Freeters are included within the employment category of “part” (パート) and “arubaito.” Age and circumstances discern whether the employee is called a “freeter” or not. Furita, a Japanese word that first came into use in 1987, is a combination of the English word “free” and the German word “ arbeiter,” meaning “laborer.” The word arbeiter” already exists as “ arubaito” (アルバイト) in Japanese to describe part-time or side jobs. The term generally includes men working continuously for less than 1-5 years and unmarried women working for a living. What Does “Freeter” Mean?įreeters or Furita (フリーター) is a term used to define young people (between the ages of 15 and 34) in short or part-time employment instead of professional, salaried long-term careers.
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