クラークkuraaku

1. nounclerk; office worker

• Synonym書記しょきNeutralStaff at a government office or organization handling documents and general affairs; also the act of writing things down. 「クラーク」 broadly means any office worker.
• Synonym事務員じむいんNeutralThe most ordinary word for a clerk doing office work at a company or government office. 「クラーク」 is a loanword used less often, and can also mean a shop assistant.
• RelatedセクレタリーNeutralA loanword for a secretary who assists a superior with clerical work; everyday speech prefers 「秘書」. 「クラーク」 is a general clerk, not limited to assisting a superior.

For an everyday office clerk, say 「事務員」; the loanword 「クラーク」 is less common. Use 「書記」 for staff in charge of documents and general affairs, and 「秘書」 for a secretary.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

1. 職員しょくいん。事務員じむいん。
2. 店員てんいん。