Japanese word

面接

Pronunciation

Romajimensetsu

Meaning

  • nounjob interview

Example

来週、会社の面接があります。rai shū gai sha no men setsu ga a ri ma su

I have a job interview at the company next week.

Illustration for 面接 (job interview)

More examples

明日の面接では、自己紹介をしてから質問に答えます。asu no men setsu de wa ji ko shō kai o shi te ka ra shitsu mon ni kota e ma su

At tomorrow's job interview, I will introduce myself and then answer questions.

Core concept

Describes a face-to-face meeting in which a person is evaluated through questions and answers.

Common phrases

  • 面接を受けるmen setsu o u ke ru

    have a job interview

  • 面接の準備men setsu no jun bi

    job interview preparation

  • 面接の日程men setsu no nit tei

    job interview schedule

Similar words

面談mendan: A formal meeting for discussing a person's situation, plans, or progress.
インタビューintabyū: A meeting in which one person asks another questions to obtain information.

Definition in Japanese

採用や入学などのために、本人と質問や応答をして適性や意欲を確かめること。sai yō ya nyū gaku na do no ta me ni hon nin to shitsu mon ya ō tō o shi te teki sei ya i yoku o tashi ka me ru ko to

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese compound 面接 (mensetsu) combines 面 (men, "face") and 接 (setsu, "contact"), giving the sense of face-to-face contact.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese, 面接 (mensetsu) is used for formal interviews in companies and schools, so interview can refer to more than employment.

Other meanings

  • interviewnoun

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