見習い・見習|みならいminarai[0]heiban (flat)
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Which spelling to use
見習い見習い uses a mixed kanji-and-kana spelling and is the more common form; beginners should use it when writing this word.
見習見習 is a less common kanji-only variant of 見習い. When choosing a written form, learners should generally choose 見習い rather than 見習.
Definitions
- nounapprenticeship; probation; learning by observation
- nounapprentice; trainee; probationer
Synonyms & antonyms
- Synonym徒弟とていWrittenWritten. An apprentice learning a craft under a master; leans toward the old trades, as in 「徒弟制度」.
- Related弟子でしNeutralNeutral. A pupil studying under a master; the range is broad and can span years, while 「見習い」 is the trainee stage before formally starting a job.
- Related内弟子うちでしWrittenWritten. A disciple who lives in the master's home to train under direct instruction; leans toward traditional arts.
- AntonymベテランNeutralNeutral. A loanword for a seasoned, experienced hand; the opposite of the novice 「見習い」.
Use 「見習い」 for a trainee learning by observation before formally starting a job, as in 「見習い期間」 and 「見習いコック」; use 「弟子」 for someone who studies under a master, and 「ベテラン」 for an old hand.
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