面接（めんせつ、mensetsu）
- interview

The Japanese word 面接 面接 means "interview". It refers to a formal meeting where someone is questioned, usually to assess their suitability for a job, position, or other opportunity. The purpose is to gather information about the individual being interviewed. This is a crucial step in hiring processes, academic admissions, and other similar situations. The word implies a structured conversation with specific objectives.

⚫︎面接を受けます。 Translation: I will take an interview. ⚫︎明日の面接の準備をします。 Translation: I will prepare for tomorrow's interview. ⚫︎面接で良い印象を与えたい。 Translation: I want to make a good impression in the interview.

⚫︎You use 面接 面接 when referring to the act of being interviewed or to the interview itself. ⚫︎It is typically used in formal contexts, such as job applications, university admissions, and other settings where a structured evaluation takes place. ⚫︎You can also use it when discussing the interview process or preparing for an interview.

⚫︎The word 面接 面接 is written using the kanji 面 (men) which means "face" or "surface", and 接 (setsu) which means "to meet" or "to connect". ⚫︎The reading is めんせつ (mensetsu) in hiragana. ⚫︎There is no katakana version of the word. ⚫︎Okurigana (the hiragana that follow the kanji) are not used in this word. The kanji are used together, and the meaning comes from the combined meaning of the kanji. ⚫︎ The variations of 面接 includes 面接する 面接する (to conduct an interview), 面接官 (mensetsukan) (interviewer) and 面接日 (mensetsubi) (interview date).

⚫︎While there isn't a direct synonym that carries the exact same weight, words or phrases that relate to interviews include: ⚫︎インタビュー (intabyuu) - This is a loanword from English and is the most direct synonym, though it's often perceived as slightly less formal than 面接 面接. ⚫︎試験 (shiken) - which means "exam" or "test" but can sometimes be used in a context of selection process.

⚫︎ There is no direct single antonym. The opposite situation would be not having an interview or being rejected after an interview.

来週、新しい会社の面接があります。 ・Translation: I have an interview at a new company next week. ・Explanation: This sentence describes having a formal interview process for a job.

面接の前に、企業について調べておきましょう。 ・Translation: Let's research the company before the interview. ・Explanation: This sentence highlights the preparation required before an interview.

⚫︎The word 面接 面接 is a compound word formed from two kanji. ⚫︎面 (men) originally depicted a person's face. ⚫︎接 (setsu) depicts two hands touching. ⚫︎Combining these two characters created the concept of a face-to-face meeting or encounter, hence, the meaning of "interview". It refers to a meeting where people meet in person and exchange information.