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orientation in Japanese

orientation in Japanese is 方位, オリエンテーション, 指導 — orientation means an introductory session or programme that familiarises new students, employees or members with a place and its procedures.

orientation in Japanese

方位
noun
Pronounced: hōi
オリエンテーション
noun
Pronounced: orientēshon
(education) Events to orient new students at a school; events to help new students become familiar with a school.
指導
noun
Pronounced: shidō
(education) Events to orient new students at a school; events to help new students become familiar with a school.

What does "orientation" mean?

  1. noun An introductory session or programme that familiarises new students, employees or members with a place and its procedures.
    "Freshers' orientation runs for three days before lectures start."
  2. noun The direction or position in which something is placed or facing relative to its surroundings.
    "Change the page orientation to landscape before printing."
  3. noun A person's pattern of sexual or romantic attraction; short for sexual orientation.
    "The policy protects staff regardless of age, religion or orientation."
  4. noun The general outlook, leaning or set of priorities of a person, organisation or piece of work.
    "The department has a strongly practical orientation."
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orientation in a sentence

  • Freshers' orientation runs for three days before lectures start.
  • At orientation they gave us a lanyard, a map and far too many leaflets.
  • Change the page orientation to landscape before printing.
  • The building's orientation means the kitchen gets sun all afternoon.

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What is "orientation" in Japanese?

"orientation" in Japanese is 方位, オリエンテーション, 指導. orientation means: An introductory session or programme that familiarises new students, employees or members with a place and its procedures.

How do you pronounce 方位?

"orientation" in Japanese is 方位, pronounced "hōi".

How do you use "orientation" in a sentence?

Example: "Freshers' orientation runs for three days before lectures start." In Japanese, "orientation" is 方位, オリエンテーション, 指導.

Are there other ways to say "orientation" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "orientation": 方位, オリエンテーション, 指導.

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