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How do you say "trainer" in Japanese?
トレーナー
toreenaa
In Japanese, "trainer" is トレーナー (toreenaa).
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Pronunciation
Toh-reh-naa, three syllables borrowed from English 'trainer' — the middle vowel is held a touch longer than in English.
Writing and usage
トレーナー is written using katakana. It's a noun, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.
Example sentence
トレーナーがエクササイズを見せてくれました。
toreenaa ga ekusasaizu wo mise tekuremashita.
The trainer showed us the exercises.
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How to remember トレーナー
Toreenaa is trainer with a stretched middle sound — say it like a coach drawing out encouragement, 'treee-naa'.
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Questions about トレーナー
How do you pronounce トレーナー?
Toh-reh-naa, three syllables borrowed from English 'trainer' — the middle vowel is held a touch longer than in English.
Is トレーナー formal or casual?
トレーナー is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.
How is トレーナー written in Japanese?
トレーナー is written using katakana. Romanised, it reads as toreenaa.
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