研修
Meaning in Englishtraining
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What it means
What does 研修 mean? It refers to formal training and structured learning designed to develop skills and knowledge, typically within workplaces or educational programs, often involving coursework, practice, and assessment. In everyday usage it covers onboarding, skill-building courses, seminars, and practical training to improve performance and expertise.
Main meanings
- Corporate training and professional development within companies, including onboarding, skill upgrades, and leadership programs
- Educational or professional workshops and seminars for skill acquisition, continuing education, or certification prep
- On-the-job or field training that accompanies work tasks to acquire practical competencies
How to use it
Used as a noun denoting a formal learning process in work or education. Common with verbs like 受ける or 実施する, forming phrases such as 研修を受ける and 研修を実施する. Appears in formal and semi-formal contexts, such as company onboarding, professional development programs, and accredited training courses; less typical in casual self-study contexts.
Variants and close terms
- 訓練 kunren — general training or drill
- 講習 kōshū — instruction or course
- セミナー seminā — seminar or workshop
Composition
- 研: to grind, refine, study
- 修: to train, cultivate
- Combination: refining through study and practice to form a formal training process
Etymology
研 to grind, refine, study; 修 to train, cultivate; together they express refining through study and practice in Japanese usage, shaping the modern reading ken-shū
Origin
Origins trace to Chinese characters adopted into Japanese writing; the concept as organized training and disciplined study evolved through historical eras, with modern corporate and educational uses solidifying in the 20th century as a term for formal instruction and skill development.
Word class
Noun (suru noun)