ガイダンス

がいだんす
noun
guidance, orientation
1. guidance, orientation session, briefing
An informational session or set of instructions given to introduce people to a new course, program, workplace, or system.
ガイダンスに参加(さんか)する。
To attend an orientation.
新入生(しんにゅうせい)ガイダンスは来週(らいしゅう)です。
The new student orientation is next week.
履修(りしゅう)ガイダンスで授業(じゅぎょう)(えら)(かた)説明(せつめい)してもらった。
At the course registration orientation, they explained how to choose classes.

From English "guidance." In Japanese, ガイダンス typically refers to a specific orientation event or session, rather than ongoing guidance in general.

COMMON TYPES:

  • 新入生(しんにゅうせい)ガイダンス: new student orientation
  • 履修(りしゅう)ガイダンス: course registration guidance
  • 就職(しゅうしょく)ガイダンス: career guidance session
  • 入社(にゅうしゃ)ガイダンス: new employee orientation

NOTE:
For general advice or guidance in an ongoing sense, the Japanese word 指導(しどう) or 案内(あんない) is more appropriate.