整備士(せいびし)

せいびし
noun
mechanic; maintenance technician
workperson
1. mechanic; maintenance technician
A licensed technician who inspects, repairs, and maintains vehicles, aircraft, or other machinery. The suffix 士(し) indicates a certified professional.
弟(おとうと)は自動車(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)に車(くるま)を点検(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)が必要(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 士(し) suffix marks a recognized profession with a license.

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

Related Words

Compare: エンジニア (engineer)
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