English–Japanese

“expert” in Japanese

Japanese

Also名人 (meijin) · 玄人 (kurōto) · 達人 (tatsujin) · 専門家 (senmonka)

Pronunciation

Romajihakase

Example

彼は魚の博士です。kare wa sakana no hakase de su

He is a fish expert.

Illustration for 博士 (expert)

How to say “expert” in Japanese

“Expert” in Japanese is 博士 (hakase).

Describes a person whose knowledge of a particular field is deep enough to make them a recognized authority.

Full entry for 博士: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 博士

子どもたちは宇宙の博士にたくさん質問しました。ko do mo ta chi wa u chū no hakase ni ta ku sa n shitsu mon shi ma shi ta

The children asked the space expert many questions.

Tips for using 博士

  • The label 魚博士 (sakana hakase) can describe a person known for detailed knowledge of fish, showing that 博士 (hakase) is not limited to university degrees.

Other Japanese words for “expert”

彼は料理の名人です。kare wa ryō ri no mei jin de su

He is an expert at cooking.

彼は料理の玄人です。kare wa ryō ri no kurōto de su

He is an expert in cooking.

彼は料理の達人です。kare wa ryō ri no tatsu jin de su

He is an expert at cooking.

彼は料理の専門家です。kare wa ryō ri no sen mon ka de su

He is an expert in cooking.

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