ゼミ

ぜみ

noun

seminar

1. seminar, study group

A small class at a university where students discuss topics with a professor.

ゼミで発表(はっぴょう)する。

I give a presentation in the seminar.

来週(らいしゅう)のゼミは休(やす)みだ。

Next week's seminar is canceled.

田中(たなか)先生(せんせい)のゼミに入(はい)った。

I joined Professor Tanaka's seminar.

ゼミ (from German 'Seminar') refers to a university seminar class.

In Japanese universities, ゼミ (also written ゼミナール) is an important part of undergraduate education, especially in the humanities and social sciences. Students typically:

Choose a ゼミ in their 3rd year
Meet regularly with a professor and other students
Give presentations and participate in discussions
Write a graduation thesis under the professor's guidance

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

ゼミに入(はい)る: to join a seminar
ゼミを取(と)る: to take a seminar
ゼミの発表(はっぴょう): seminar presentation
ゼミ合宿(がっしゅく): seminar retreat/camp

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Added 2026.1.13 9:40 · Revised 2026.2.6 6:20

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