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probation period; trial period
A period at the beginning of employment during which a new employee's performance and suitability are evaluated. Also used for trial periods of products or services.
試用期間は三か月です。
The probation period is three months.
試用期間中に評価が行われる。
An evaluation is conducted during the probation period.
このソフトは試用期間が過ぎると有料になる。
This software becomes paid after the trial period expires.
USAGE:
In Japanese employment, the 試用期間 typically lasts 3-6 months. During this period, the employer may terminate employment more easily than after formal hiring, though labor protections still apply after 14 days.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 試用期間中 (during the probation period)
- 試用期間を設ける (to establish a probation period)
- 試用期間満了 (completion of probation period)
WORD FORMATION:
試用 (trial use) + 期間 (period).