クルーkuruu
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Definitions
- nouncrew
Synonyms & antonyms
- Synonym乗組員のりくみいんNeutral「乗組員」 is the term for crew members of ships and aircraft; it leans toward formal use.
- Synonym乗員じょういんNeutral「乗員」 means staff aboard a means of transport, often set against 「乗客」, as in 「乗員乗客」.
- Related乗務員じょうむいんNeutral「乗務員」 is for staff who work on trains, buses and planes; 「クルー」 also covers film crews and other teams.
- Related作業班さぎょうはんNeutral「作業班」 is a small team organized for a particular job; it is not limited to transport.
For ship and plane crews, the formal words are 「乗組員」 and 「乗員」; use 「乗務員」 for train and bus staff. 「クルー」 is the usual choice for film crews and team members.
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