フレッシュマン
also: フレッシュ・マン
Meanings
1
Used for first-year students in high school or university, directly borrowed from English.
He is a university freshman.
2
newly hired career-track employee; new company recruit
Refers to a new employee on a career track, often in a corporate setting. This usage is a Japanese extension of the English word.
This year's new recruits are very talented.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉はフレッシュマンだsomeone is a freshman/new recruit
He's a freshman who joined the company this spring.
- フレッシュマン向け〈物〉something aimed at freshmen/new employees
A training program aimed at new employees has been prepared.
- フレッシュマンとして〈動詞〉to do something as a freshman/new recruit
As a new recruit, I attended a meeting for the first time.