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How to say "Training" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "training", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
研修
けんしゅう (kenshū)
N3 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
トレーニング
トレーニング (tore-ningu)
B1 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "training" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 研修 and トレーニング.
In Japanese, 研修 (けんしゅう (kenshū)) is typically associated with "training; study; in-service training" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Refers to training, in-service training, or educational study programs for employees or professionals. Often used as 社員研修.
On the other hand, トレーニング (トレーニング (tore-ningu)) maps to "training" (Syllabus Level: B1) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR B1 vocabulary syllabus.. A literal translation of "training" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "研修"
入社したばかりの新入社員は、ビジネスマナーの_______を受ける必要があります。
New employees who have just joined the company need to undergo training in business etiquette.
Bilingual Context for "トレーニング"
私はトレーニングに興味があります。
I am interested in training.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "入社したばかりの新入社員は、ビジネスマナーの_______を受ける必要があります。" (Meaning: "New employees who have just joined the company need to undergo training in business etiquette.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "研修" fits here because it means "training; study; in-service training" in the context of: "New employees who have just joined the company need to undergo training in business etiquette.". "トレーニング" represents "training".