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mechanic; maintenance technician
A licensed technician who inspects, repairs, and maintains vehicles, aircraft, or other machinery. The suffix 士 indicates a certified professional.
弟は自動車整備士だ。
My younger brother is a car mechanic.
整備士に車を点検してもらった。
I had a mechanic inspect my car.
航空整備士になるには国家資格が必要だ。
Becoming an aircraft mechanic requires a national certification.
Most commonly refers to car mechanics (自動車整備士). The 士 suffix marks a recognized profession with a license.
COMMON COMPOUNDS:
- 自動車整備士: car mechanic
- 航空整備士: aircraft mechanic
- 船舶整備士: marine engineer
- 二級整備士: class-2 (licensed) mechanic
SIMILAR WORDS:
- エンジニア: engineer — broader, includes design and development
- 修理工: repairman — informal, no license implied
- メカニック: mechanic — loanword, common in motorsports contexts