English–Japanese
“assistant” in Japanese
How to say “assistant” in Japanese
“Assistant” in Japanese is 助手 (joshu).
Presents the idea of a supporting worker who shares practical duties with the person in charge.
Example sentences with 助手
その研究室では経験豊富な助手が必要です。so no ken kyū shitsu de wa kei ken hō fu na jo shu ga hitsu yō de su
That laboratory needs an experienced assistant.
Tips for using 助手
- The English phrase assistant professor does not mean a professor's personal helper but a recognized academic rank, showing that assistant can mark a supporting position in a larger system.
Other Japanese words for “assistant”
このアシスタントは質問にすぐ答えます。ko no a shi su ta n to wa shitsu mon ni su gu kota e ma su
This assistant answers questions right away.