What is a salaryman?

A salaryman is a term used in Japan to describe a working person who typically wears a suit, works long hours, and receives a fixed salary. These workers usually work for large corporations and are considered to have stable jobs. Salarymen are expected to prioritize their work above their personal lives and often have little time or energy for hobbies or other activities. The salaryman culture in Japan is highly competitive and often results in a high level of stress and overwork, which has led to health concerns like karoshi (death from overwork). However, the salaryman lifestyle is also seen as a symbol of success and stability in Japanese culture.