ゼミナール

also: セミナール

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Meanings

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noun

A small group meeting for study or research, typically at a university. Often abbreviated to ゼミ in everyday speech.

from German

ゼミ
Common abbreviation of ゼミナール, used in everyday university contexts. ゼミナール sounds more formal or full-length.
セミナー
Another loanword for 'seminar', from English. ゼミナール is from German and often implies a more academic, small-group setting.

Borrowed from German 'Seminar', referring to an academic seminar or small group study session.