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workshop (participatory seminar)
An interactive educational session where participants actively learn through hands-on activities, discussions, and group work rather than passive listening.
2.
workshop (creative studio)
A workplace for artists, craftspeople, or makers to create their works, often also used for teaching.
Etymology: From English "workshop." Often abbreviated as WS in Japanese.
Common patterns
- ワークショップを開催する (to hold a workshop)
- ワークショップに参加する (to participate in a workshop)
- ワークショップ形式 (workshop format)
Common collocations
- ワークショップを開く (to hold a workshop)
- ワークショップの講師 (workshop instructor/facilitator)
- 親子ワークショップ (parent-child workshop)
- 体験ワークショップ (hands-on workshop)
- 企業研修ワークショップ (corporate training workshop)
Difference from other terms
- 講義 - lecture (one-way, passive)
- 研修 - training (formal, company-organized)
- セミナー - seminar (may or may not be interactive)
- ワークショップ - workshop (always interactive and participatory)
Context: Widely used in education, business training, arts, community building, and design thinking. The emphasis on participation and hands-on learning distinguishes it from traditional lectures.
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講義 (lecture)
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研修 (training)
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セミナー (seminar)
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研修会 (training session)
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講習会 (workshop)