noun
Refers to a professional driver or operator of a taxi, train, tram, or similar vehicle. Not used for casual driving.
タクシーの運転士さんに道を教えてもらった。
The taxi driver gave me directions.
電車の運転
Becoming a train operator requires rigorous training.
noun
Nautical term for a ship's officer or mate. Compare with 航海士, which is more common for a navigating officer.
See also: 航海士
彼は大型タンカーの運転士として働いている。
He works as a mate on a large tanker.