研修|けんしゅうkenshuu[0]heiban (flat)

JLPT N2approx.Common
Definitions
  1. noun, suru verb, transitive verbtraining (esp. in-service); induction course
    The training session is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m.
Conjugation
Dictionary form研修する(けんしゅうする)
Polite (masu)研修します(けんしゅうします)
Negative (nai)研修しない(けんしゅうしない)
polite (masen)研修しません(けんしゅうしません)
classical zu / nu研修せず・研修せぬ(けんしゅうせず・けんしゅうせぬ)
Past (ta)研修した(けんしゅうした)
polite (mashita)研修しました(けんしゅうしました)
Past negative (nakatta)研修しなかった(けんしゅうしなかった)
polite (masen deshita)研修しませんでした(けんしゅうしませんでした)
Te form研修して(けんしゅうして)
Potential研修できる(けんしゅうできる)
Passive研修される(けんしゅうされる)
Causative研修させる(けんしゅうさせる)
Causative passive研修させられる(けんしゅうさせられる)
Conditional (ba)研修すれば(けんしゅうすれば)
tara研修したら(けんしゅうしたら)
Volitional研修しよう(けんしゅうしよう)
polite (mashou)研修しましょう(けんしゅうしましょう)
Imperative研修しろ(けんしゅうしろ)

Common forms generated by rule; see the senses for honorific or irregular usage.

Synonyms & antonyms
  • Related修業しゅうぎょうWrittenWritten/formal word for studying to master an art or field of learning. 「研修」 is specifically training for work or practical needs.
  • Related修めるおさめるWrittenA dignified, written verb for completing one's studies or mastering learning. 「研修」 is learning or hands-on practice for a job, whether group training or self-study.
  • Related学習がくしゅうNeutralNeutral and broad: learning knowledge, used mostly in education. 「研修」 suggests organized training or study sessions.
  • Related勉強べんきょうCasualThe most common everyday word for studying of any kind. 「研修」 is study or practice to gain the knowledge and skills a job requires, as in 「新人研修」.
  • Related学ぶまなぶNeutralA neutral verb for learning in general, not limited to training. 「研修」 is a noun that leans toward on-the-job training.
  • Related勉学べんがくWrittenWritten style for devoted pursuit of learning; it means study in general, not training specifically. 「研修」 is practical training for work.
  • Related修学しゅうがくWrittenWritten word for pursuing learning, best known from 「修学旅行」. 「研修」 leans toward workplace training.
  • Related修するしゅうするWrittenWritten and now rare: studying an academic subject or performing a Buddhist rite. In daily speech say 「学ぶ」 or 「修める」, and 「研修」 for training.
  • Related攻究こうきゅうWrittenWritten and rare: deep, specialized research into a field. It stresses research rather than training; in everyday use say 「研究」.
  • Related研学けんがくWrittenWritten and rare: researching academic subjects. Unlike the work-training sense of 「研修」; in daily speech say 「研究」.
  • Related学修がくしゅうWrittenWritten word for completing a set curriculum, found mainly in university and formal course contexts. 「研修」 leans toward workplace training.

Use 「研修」 for organized training for work or practice, as in 「新人研修」 or 「海外研修」. For study in general say 「勉強」 or 「学習」, for mastering an art 「修業」, and for research 「研究」. The other written terms are rare or narrow: 「修学」 appears in 「修学旅行」, 「学修」 in university contexts, and 「修する」「攻究」「研学」 are best avoided.

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Japanese definitions
  1. 職務しょくむなどで必要ひつような知識ちしき・技能ぎのうを身みに付つけるために勉強べんきょうや実習じっしゅうを行おこなうこと。
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