セミナー

• Reading: セミナー
• Romaji: seminaa
• Pronunciation: /se.mi.naː/

Meaning

Seminar; workshop. A meeting or class for discussion and training on a specific topic.

A loanword from English 'seminar' (via German 'Seminar'). Used for professional development workshops, academic discussion sessions, and educational events. In Japanese universities, ゼミ (short for ゼミナール, from German) refers to a professor's research seminar group, while セミナー tends to refer to standalone events or professional workshops.

Examples

1. 来週のマーケティングセミナーに申し込んだ。 I signed up for next week's marketing seminar.
2. 無料のオンラインセミナーが最近増えている。 Free online seminars have been increasing lately.
3. セミナーで学んだことを仕事に活かしたい。 I want to apply what I learned at the seminar to my work.

Usage Guide

Context: business, education, professional development

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From English 'seminar,' ultimately from Latin 'seminarium' (seed plot). Entered Japanese as a loanword for educational and professional gatherings. Distinct from the university-specific ゼミナール (from German).

Cultural Context

Era: Post-war

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal