(せいびし)

せいびし
noun
mechanic; maintenance technician
1. mechanic; maintenance technician
A licensed technician who inspects, repairs, and maintains vehicles, aircraft, or other machinery. The suffix () indicates a certified professional.
(おとうと)自動車(じどうしゃ)整備士(せいびし)だ。
My younger brother is a car mechanic.
整備士(せいびし)(くるま)点検(てんけん)してもらった。
I had a mechanic inspect my car.
航空(こうくう)整備士(せいびし)になるには国家(こっか)資格(しかく)必要(ひつよう)だ。
Becoming an aircraft mechanic requires a national certification.

Most commonly refers to car mechanics (自動車(じどうしゃ)整備士(せいびし)). The () suffix marks a recognized profession with a license.

COMMON COMPOUNDS:

  • 自動車(じどうしゃ)整備士(せいびし): car mechanic
  • 航空(こうくう)整備士(せいびし): aircraft mechanic
  • 船舶(せんぱく)整備士(せいびし): marine engineer
  • 二級(にきゅう)整備士(せいびし): class-2 (licensed) mechanic

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • エンジニア: engineer — broader, includes design and development
  • 修理工(しゅうりこう): repairman — informal, no license implied
  • メカニック: mechanic — loanword, common in motorsports contexts