Translation guide
A person who is learning a job or skill, often in a workplace or formal program.
A person undergoing training, often a new employee or intern.
Common term for a trainee in a company, often used for new employees in a training period.
彼は新入社員の研修生です。
He is a trainee among the new employees.
Often used for trainees in practical training, such as technical interns or students in hands-on programs.
工場で実習生として働いています。
I work as a trainee at the factory.
Loanword from English, used in some corporate contexts, but less common than 研修生.
トレーニーとして入社しました。
I joined the company as a trainee.
A person learning a skilled trade under a master, like a carpenter or chef.
Traditional term for an apprentice or disciple, often in arts, crafts, or trades.
彼は寿司職人の弟子です。
He is an apprentice to a sushi chef.
Refers to a person learning by observation, often used for apprentices in various fields.
A student or recent graduate gaining work experience, often temporarily.
Commonly used for interns, especially in office settings.
夏休みにインターンとして働きました。
I worked as an intern during summer vacation.
Also used for student trainees in practical placements, like nursing or teaching.
A person training for a sports team or in a military context.
Used for trainees in sports teams or performing arts, like a practice squad member.
彼は野球チームの練習生です。
He is a trainee on the baseball team.
Often used for military or formal training program participants.
研修生 (kenshūsei) is typically for company training programs, while 実習生 (jisshūsei) emphasizes hands-on practical training, often in technical or educational settings.
トレーニー is a loanword and may sound casual or trendy. In formal contexts, prefer 研修生.
見習い大工として修業中です。
He is training as an apprentice carpenter.
教育実習生として学校に行きました。
I went to the school as a student teacher trainee.
自衛隊の訓練生として入隊しました。
I enlisted as a trainee in the Self-Defense Forces.