面接(めんせつ)

めんせつ
noun, suru verb
interview
1. interview (for a job, school, etc.)
A formal meeting in which someone is asked questions, typically for employment or admission purposes. In Japan, the interview process is often rigorous and includes multiple rounds.
明日(あした)、面接(めんせつ)があります。
I have an interview tomorrow.
面接(めんせつ)はうまくいきましたか。
Did the interview go well?
来週(らいしゅう)の面接(めんせつ)に向(む)けて、質問(しつもん)への答(こた)えを準備(じゅんび)しています。
I'm preparing answers to questions for next week's interview.

面接(めんせつ) is used for formal interviews, typically for jobs or school admissions.

USAGE:
Used as a noun or suru verb. 面接(めんせつ)する means 'to interview' (either conducting or receiving an interview).

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • 面接(めんせつ)を受(う)ける: to have/take an interview
  • 面接(めんせつ)に行(い)く: to go for an interview
  • 面接(めんせつ)に通(とお)る: to pass an interview
  • 面接(めんせつ)で落(お)ちる: to fail an interview

RELATED TERMS:

  • 面接官(めんせつかん): interviewer
  • 面接試験(めんせつしけん): interview examination
  • 集団面接(しゅうだんめんせつ): group interview
  • 個人面接(こじんめんせつ): individual interview
  • 最終面接(さいしゅうめんせつ): final interview

CULTURAL NOTE:
Japanese job interviews often involve multiple rounds and emphasize etiquette, including proper bowing and formal language.

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Added 2026.1.7 21:48 · Revised 2026.3.5 21:46
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