機械工
kikaikō
The Japanese word for machinist is 機械工 (kikaikō).
機械工 refers to a person who is skilled in the use of machine tools.
Meaning: one skilled in the use of machine tools (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
kikaikō
Did you know?
- In a Japanese workshop, a senior 機械工 may be addressed as 親方 (oyakata), a term meaning 'parent-boss' that signifies a familial bond between mentor and apprentice.
- While 機械工 is the technical term, many Japanese machinists prefer the title 職人 (shokunin), which denotes a master craftsman with a spiritual dedication to their trade.
- The character 工 (kō) originally depicted a carpenter's square, symbolizing the foundation of all construction and machining.
Examples in context
- 機械工の仕事を探しています。Kikai kou no shigoto o sagashite imasu.I am looking for a machinist job.
- 父は長年、機械工として働いてきました。Chichi wa naganen, kikai kou to shite hataraite kimashita.My father has worked as a machinist for many years.
Example conversation
Yui and Yota are talking about career paths at a cafe.
- 結衣 Yui陽太さんは機械工になりたいんですか？Yota-san wa kikai kou ni naritai n desu ka?Yota, do you want to become a machinist?
- 陽太 Yotaはい、機械工の技術を学びたいです。Hai, kikai kou no gijutsu o manabitai desu.Yes, I want to learn the skills of a machinist.
- 結衣 Yui素晴らしいですね。応援しています。Subarashii desu ne. Ouen shite imasu.That is wonderful. I am rooting for you.
- 陽太 Yotaありがとうございます、結衣さん。Arigatou gozaimasu, Yui-san.Thank you, Yui.
