新入社員
Meanings
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noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
new employee; new hire; freshman employee
Refers to someone who has recently joined a company, typically a new graduate or a mid-career hire in their first year. Often used in the context of Japanese corporate culture, including training periods and ceremonies.
This year's new employees are very enthusiastic.
The new employee training starts next week.
Usage patterns
- 〈新入社員〉が入社するfor a new employee to join the company
This year too, many new employees joined the company.
- 〈会社〉が新入社員を採用するfor a company to hire new employees
That company hires a hundred new employees every year.
- 新入社員として〈動詞〉to do something as a new employee
As a new employee, I attended my first meeting.
- 新入社員向けの〈物〉something aimed at new employees
A manual for new employees was handed out.