Japanese word

修業

Pronunciation

Romajishūgyō

Meaning

  • nountraining

Example

職人になるため、十年修業しました。shoku nin ni na ru ta me jū nen shū gyō shi ma shi ta

I trained for ten years to become a craftsperson.

Illustration for 修業 (training)

More examples

料理人を目指して、京都の店で修業しています。ryō ri nin o me za shi te kyō to no mise de shū gyō shi te i ma su

I am training at a restaurant in Kyoto to become a chef.

Core concept

Refers to the disciplined process of building practical ability through repeated study, practice, and work.

Common phrases

  • 修業を積むshū gyō o tsu mu

    undergo training

  • 修業に励むshū gyō ni hage mu

    devote oneself to training

  • 修業を終えるshū gyō o o e ru

    complete training

Similar words

修行shugyō: Training that develops skill or character through sustained discipline and repeated practice.
稽古keiko: Practice of a traditional art or skill, usually guided by an experienced teacher.
訓練kunren: Planned practice that builds ability through repeated exercises, often for a specific task.

Definition in Japanese

将来の職業に必要な知識や技術を、学習や実践を重ねて身につけること。shō rai no shoku gyō ni hitsu yō na chi shiki ya gi jutsu o gaku shū ya jis sen o kasa ne te mi ni tsu ke ru ko to

Word origin

修業 (shūgyō, "training through practice") is a compound of 修 (shū, "learn or cultivate") and 業 (gyō, "work or occupation").

Usage tips

  • In conversations about traditional Japanese arts, 修業 (shūgyō) can describe years spent learning under an experienced practitioner, which gives the word a strong sense of dedication.

Other meanings

  • studynoun

Related words

  • 修業するshugyōsurutrainverb

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