“Construction worker” in Japanese
Short answer
Construction worker in Japanese is “土方” (dokata). Full meaning: construction worker, laborer (labourer), navvy.
Other ways to say “Construction worker” in Japanese
とび職
tobishoku construction worker (who works at heights), scaffolding builder; firefighter (Edo period)
工手
koushu workman, construction worker, hand
人夫
ninpu laborer (labourer), construction worker, coolie
建設労働者
kensetsuroudousha construction worker
鳶の者
tobinomono firefighter (Edo period); construction worker, scaffolding builder
ドカタ
dokata construction worker, laborer (labourer), navvy
とびの者
tobinomono firefighter (Edo period); construction worker, scaffolding builder
土工
dokou earthwork, earthworks; laborer, labourer, navvy, construction worker
土功
dokou earthwork, earthworks; laborer, labourer, navvy, construction worker
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