Japanese word

教習

Pronunciation

Romajikyōshū

Meaning

  • nountraining

Example

教習が始まります。kyō shū ga haji ma ri ma su

The training begins.

Illustration for 教習 (training)

More examples

次の教習では新しい課題に取り組みます。tsugi no kyō shū de wa atara shi i ka dai ni to ri ku mi ma su

I will work on a new task in the next training session.

Core concept

Refers to the process of acquiring practical knowledge or skills under the direction of someone who teaches them.

Common phrases

  • 教習を受けるkyō shū o u ke ru

    receive training

  • 教習を終えるkyō shū o o e ru

    finish training

  • 教習中kyō shū chū

    during training

Similar words

研修kenshū: Organized instruction that develops knowledge or skills for a job or role.
講習kōshū: A course of instruction focused on a particular subject or skill.
訓練kunren: Systematic practice that develops the ability to perform a specific task.

Definition in Japanese

知識や技術を身につけるため、手本や説明を受けながら学ぶこと。chi shiki ya gi jutsu o mi ni tsu ke ru ta me te hon ya setsu mei o u ke na ga ra mana bu ko to

Word origin

教習 (kyōshū) combines 教 (kyō, "teach") with 習 (shū, "practice and learn"), giving the compound its sense of guided training.

Usage tips

  • The word 教習 (kyōshū) often appears in 教習所 (kyōshūjo), the common term for a driving school, although 教習 itself also covers guided training beyond driving.

Other meanings

  • instructionnoun
  • lessonsnoun

Related words

  • 教習生kyōshūseitraineenoun
  • 教習員kyōshūininstructornoun

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