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研修生 (けんしゅうせい) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

研けん修しゅう生せい

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Meanings

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noun

Refers to a person undergoing training, often in a company, technical program, or internship.

彼かれは研けん修しゅう生せいとして会かい社しゃに入はいった。
He joined the company as a trainee.
研けん修しゅう生せいは毎まい日にちレポートを提てい出

しゅつ

し

なけれ

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なら

ない

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Trainees must submit a report every day.

Kanji

研polish, study of, sharpen
修discipline, conduct oneself well, study
生life, genuine, birth

Similar words

実じっ習しゅう生せい
実習生 often implies practical training or on-the-job practice, while 研修生 is broader and can include classroom-style training.
インターン
インターン is a loanword for 'intern', often used for short-term student internships, whereas 研修生 is a more general term for any trainee.

Etymology

Compound of 研修 (training, study) + 生 (student, person).