見習い
Meanings
1
apprenticeship; probation; learning by observation
Refers to the period or system of training where a beginner learns by watching and assisting a skilled person.
He started as an apprentice to become a chef.
The probation period is three months.
2
apprentice; trainee; probationer
A person who is learning a trade or skill under supervision; often used with professions like chef, carpenter, or office worker.
The apprentice carpenter learns by watching the senior's work.
She is still a trainee, so she cannot handle it alone.
Usage patterns
- 〈職業〉の見習いan apprentice of a certain trade/profession
He is working as an apprentice carpenter.
- 見習いとして〈場所〉で働くto work somewhere as an apprentice/trainee
She is working as a trainee at a hotel.
- 見習い期間を終えるto finish one's apprenticeship/probation period
He finished his probation period and became a full-time employee.
- 見習いを始めるto begin an apprenticeship
She started her apprenticeship as a sushi chef at sixteen.