サラリーマンという言葉が壊した個人

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In this episode, I examine how the word “salaryman” has quietly reshaped individual identity in Japanese society. Unlike professions defined by skills or expertise, “salaryman” describes people only by how they are paid, not by what they do. This linguistic habit ties identity to companies rather than personal abilities, making it difficult to describe oneself outside organizational affiliation. I explore how this structure developed, why it feels normal in Japan, and how it can hollow out individual identity over time. This is not a critique of workers, but an analysis of language, structure, and the quiet costs they create.

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