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training session; workshop; in-service training; professional development seminar
An organized gathering held for education or professional skill development, typically for employees, teachers, medical staff, or members of a group. Differs from a simple meeting (会議) in that the primary purpose is learning, not decision-making.
At the teachers' training session, I learned about the latest teaching methods.
A broad term for any organized training event. Very common in corporate, educational, and professional contexts. Literally 研修 (training) + 会 (gathering).
Common collocations
- 研修会を開く: to hold a training session
- 研修会を開催する: to hold/organize a training session (more formal)
- 研修会に参加する: to attend a training session
- 新人研修会: new employee training
- 教員研修会: teacher training session
- 安全研修会: safety training
Similar words
- 講習会: course; training course — typically more structured and curriculum-based, often with an instructor teaching specific content
- セミナー: seminar — a borrowed word; often used for academic or business lectures with discussion
- ワークショップ: workshop — emphasizes hands-on, participatory learning
- 勉強会: study group — more informal, often peer-led
Usage
研修会 is the standard word used in workplace settings. The training can last a few hours, a full day, or several days (a 泊まりがけ研修).
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講習会 (course)
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セミナー (seminar)
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勉強会 (study group)