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“apprentice” in Japanese

Japanese

Also見習い (minarai)

Pronunciation

Romajideshi

Example

彼は先生の弟子です。kare wa sen sei no de shi de su

He is the teacher's apprentice.

Illustration for 弟子 (apprentice)

How to say “apprentice” in Japanese

“Apprentice” in Japanese is 弟子 (deshi).

Refers to a person who learns a craft or body of knowledge by following an experienced teacher over time.

Full entry for 弟子: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 弟子

私は料理人の弟子として働いています。watashi wa ryō ri nin no de shi to shi te hatara i te i ma su

I work as a cook's apprentice.

Tips for using 弟子

  • The word 弟子 (deshi) can sound more personal and hierarchical than student because it often suggests training under one particular teacher rather than simply attending a class.

Other Japanese words for “apprentice”

弟は大工の見習いです。otōto wa dai ku no mi nara i de su

My younger brother is a carpenter's apprentice.

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