Japanese word

実習

Pronunciation

Romajijisshū

Meaning

  • nounpractical training

Example

来週、学校で実習があります。rai shū gak kō de jis shū ga a ri ma su

We have practical training at school next week.

Illustration for 実習 (practical training)

More examples

実習では、教室で学んだ知識を現場で試します。jis shū de wa kyō shitsu de mana n da chi shiki o gen ba de tame shi ma su

During practical training, we apply the knowledge we learned in the classroom.

Core concept

Describes learning through direct practice, especially in a school or work setting, rather than through theory alone.

Common phrases

  • 実習があるjis shū ga a ru

    have practical training

  • 実習に参加するjis shū ni san ka su ru

    participate in practical training

  • 実習を受けるjis shū o u ke ru

    undergo practical training

  • 実習に行くjis shū ni i ku

    go to practical training

Similar words

研修kenshū: An organized program for learning knowledge or skills through instruction and practice.
訓練kunren: Systematic practice that develops the ability to perform a particular task.
演習enshū: A practical exercise in which learners use knowledge to handle assigned tasks.

Definition in Japanese

実際の作業や活動を行いながら、知識や技術を身につけること。jis sai no sa gyō ya katsu dō o okona i na ga ra chi shiki ya gi jutsu o mi ni tsu ke ru ko to

Word origin

実習 (jisshū) combines 実 (jitsu, "reality") and 習 (shū, "learning"), expressing learning by engaging with real tasks.

Usage tips

  • 実習 (jisshū) does not necessarily mean an internship, because it often refers to a hands-on class or training session within a school curriculum.

Other meanings

  • practical exercisenoun
  • fieldworknoun

Related words

  • 実習生jisshūseitraineenoun

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