Japanese word

オリエンテーション

Pronunciation

Romajiorientēshon

Meaning

nounorientation

Example

新入生向けにオリエンテーションをします。shin nyū sei mu ke ni o ri e n tē sho n o shi ma su

We hold an orientation for new students.

Illustration for オリエンテーション (orientation)

More examples

授業の前にオリエンテーションがあります。ju gyō no mae ni o ri e n tē sho n ga a ri ma su

There is an orientation before class.

Core concept

Describes an organized introduction that helps newcomers understand a place, group, or activity and how to take part in it.

Common phrases

オリエンテーションを行うo ri e n tē sho n o okona u
hold an orientation
オリエンテーションの日程o ri e n tē sho n no nit tei
orientation schedule

Similar words

説明会setsumeikai: A meeting that gives people information about a place, group, or activity.
ガイダンスgaidansu: A session that provides basic directions and instructions for starting an activity.

Definition in Japanese

新しく加わる人に、場所や集団の仕組み、活動への参加方法などを説明する案内の機会。atara shi ku kuwa wa ru hito ni ba sho ya shū dan no shi ku mi katsu dō e no san ka hō hō na do o setsu mei su ru an nai no ki kai

Word origin

オリエンテーション (orientēshon) is a loanword from English orientation, which comes from Latin orientari, "to face east" or "find one's direction."

Usage tips

In English, orientation can mean both an introductory session for newcomers and a person's direction, position, or general approach, so the context determines the meaning.