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研修 (けんしゅう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word JLPT N3 Freq. Frequency Top 5,000 Conjugation Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
training ; in-service training ; induction course
Refers to structured training, often provided by an employer or organization, to develop job-related skills. Commonly used for new employee orientation, professional development workshops, and practical skill-building programs.
この
研けん
修しゅう
は
実じっ
践せん
的てき
な
スキル
を
身み
に
つける
の
に
役やく
立だ
つ
。
This training is useful for acquiring practical skills.
Kanji 研 polish, study of, sharpen 修 discipline, conduct oneself well, study Similar words 訓くん 練れん 訓練 often implies repetitive practice or drills to build physical or mental discipline, while 研修 focuses on knowledge acquisition and professional development, typically in a classroom or workshop setting.
講こう 習しゅう 講習 is a short-term course or lecture series, often for a specific skill or certification, whereas 研修 is broader and may include on-the-job training and longer programs.
Etymology Composed of 研 (to sharpen, study) and 修 (to master, cultivate). The combination conveys the idea of studying and refining one's skills, fitting its modern sense of professional training.
