インターンシップ
intānshippu[ĩntã̠ːɰ̃ɕip̚pɯ̟]
The English word 'internship' is translated into Japanese as インターンシップ (intānshippu). Wiktionary also lists 工場実習 (kōjō jisshū).
Meaning: job taken by a student (noun)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| インターンシップ | intānshippu | [ĩntã̠ːɰ̃ɕip̚pɯ̟] (narrow) |
| 工場実習 | kōjō jisshū |
The term is used to describe a job taken by a student. In casual conversation, students often shorten the phrase to インターン and use the verb する to mean 'to do an internship'.
Which one should you use?
インターンシップ is the standard loanword used in modern business and academic contexts. In contrast, 工場実習 refers specifically to practical training or field work conducted at a factory or manufacturing site.
How do you pronounce it?
intānshippu
Did you know?
- In Japan, some students participate in 1日インターン or 'one-day internships' which are essentially short company tours and workshops rather than traditional work placements.
- Unlike the English 'internship' which can feel like a separate career step, in Japan, the 'internship season' is a high-pressure period often directly tied to the strict 'shūkatsu' or job-hunting cycle.
- While English speakers use 'internship' broadly, Japanese students often distinguish between インターンシップ for office roles and 実習 (jisshū) for hands-on training in fields like nursing or teaching.
Examples in context
- インターンシップは今日で終わりです。My internship ends today.This sentence is useful for stating when an internship ends.Tatoeba #11754852 by small_snow, translation #9951075 by ddnktr
- インターンシップが終わろうとしています。My internship is coming to an end.This sentence is useful for saying an internship is coming to an end.Tatoeba #11870948 by small_snow, translation #10729557 by ddnktr
- 夏のインターンシップに応募しました。I applied for a summer internship.This sentence is useful for talking about applying for a summer internship.Tatoeba #1513338 by adlnbvrtn, translation #718376 by CM
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two university students are talking about their career plans at a cafe.
- 美咲 Misaki冬のインターンシップは決まった？Fuyu no intānshippu wa kimatta?Have you decided on a winter internship?
- 大翔 Hirotoまだだけど、IT業界のインターンシップを探しているよ。Mada dakedo, IT gyōkai no intānshippu o sagashite iru yo.Not yet, but I'm looking for an internship in the IT industry.
- 美咲 Misaki大翔君なら、きっと良いところが見つかるよ。Hiroto-kun nara, kitto yoi tokoro ga mitsukaru yo.If it's you, Hiroto, I'm sure you'll find a good place.
- 大翔 Hirotoありがとう。頑張るよ。Arigatō. Ganbaru yo.Thanks. I'll do my best.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “internship” translations and entries インターンシップ, 工場実習, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
