Translation guide
A place where people receive training, such as for a job, sport, or skill. Japanese has several common terms depending on the type of training and context.
A place where people go to learn or practice skills, often for work or personal development.
Common term for a training center, especially for corporate or professional development. '研修' implies structured training or workshop.
新しい社員は研修センターで3日間の研修を受けます。
New employees receive three days of training at the training centre.
Loanword from English, often used for sports or fitness training facilities, but can also refer to corporate training centers.
このジムには最新のトレーニングセンターがあります。
This gym has a state-of-the-art training centre.
Often used for vocational or technical training centers, such as for firefighters, police, or specific trades. '訓練' emphasizes practical drill or discipline.
消防士になるために訓練所で厳しい訓練を受けた。
I underwent rigorous training at the training centre to become a firefighter.
Specifically for training centers that cultivate or develop professionals, like actors, nurses, or teachers. '養成' implies nurturing and development over time.
彼女は看護師養成所で勉強しています。
She is studying at a nursing training centre.
A place where athletes train, often with specialized equipment and coaching.
The most direct equivalent for a sports training centre. Widely understood.
その選手は国立トレーニングセンターで練習している。
The athlete is training at the national training centre.
General term for a practice ground or training area, often for sports teams. Less formal than 'トレーニングセンター'.
サッカーチームは新しい練習場を建設中だ。
The soccer team is building a new training centre.
A facility run by a company or organization for employee training and workshops.
Standard term for a corporate training centre. Often used for new employee orientation or skill upgrades.
来月、東京の研修センターでセミナーがあります。
There is a seminar at the Tokyo training centre next month.
Literally 'human resource development center', used by large corporations for employee training and career development.
当社の人材開発センターではリーダーシップ研修を行っています。
Our company's training centre offers leadership training.
研修 (kenshū) is for knowledge-based training like seminars. 訓練 (kunren) is for practical, hands-on drill or discipline. 養成 (yōsei) is for long-term cultivation of professionals. Choose based on the nature of the training.