Meaning and Usage
"タイピスト" refers to a person who types, traditionally on a typewriter but also on a computer. It is a loanword from English "typist" and is used mainly in professional or office contexts.
Common Contexts
This word is often used when talking about clerical work, secretarial jobs, or data entry roles where typing speed and accuracy are important.
Collocations and Patterns
- タイピストとして働く: to work as a typist
- タイピストの仕事: typist's job
- タイピストのスキル: typist's skills
Register and Nuance
The term is somewhat formal and professional. It is not commonly used in casual conversation unless referring to someone's occupation.
Learner Tips
Be careful not to confuse タイピスト with タイピング (typing) which refers to the action of typing, not the person. Use タイピスト when referring to the person who types.