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Noun
1. office worker; company employee; company man; salarymanWasei, word made in Japan, From English “salaryman”. Wasei (word made in Japan)
Wikipedia definition
2. Salarymanrefers to someone whose income is salary based; particularly those working for corporations. Its frequent use by Japanese corporations, and its prevalence in Japanese manga and anime has gradually led to its acceptance in English-speaking countries as a noun for a Japanese white-collar businessman. The word can be found in many books and articles pertaining to Japanese culture. Immediately following World War II, becoming a salaryman was viewed as a gateway to a stable, middle-class lifestyle.
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