運転士(うんてんし)

うんてんし
noun
train driver; motorman; engineer
occupationtransportation
1. train driver; motorman; locomotive engineer
A professional who operates trains, subways, or other rail vehicles.
電車(でんしゃ)の運転士(うんてんし)になりたい。
I want to become a train driver.
運転士(うんてんし)が急(きゅう)ブレーキをかけた。
The train driver applied the emergency brake.
Train drivers thoroughly check safety procedures.

Forms

運転(うんてん) (driving/operating) + 士(し) (professional suffix)

Similar words

The 士(し) suffix implies professional certification and expertise, while 手(しゅ) is more general.

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