English–Japanese

“former teacher” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajionshi

Example

高校の恩師に会いました。kō kō no on shi ni a i ma shi ta

I met my former high school teacher.

Illustration for 恩師 (former teacher)

How to say “former teacher” in Japanese

“Former teacher” in Japanese is 恩師 (onshi).

The word presents a past teacher as a mentor whose teaching leaves a lasting mark on the learner.

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

Example sentences with 恩師

卒業後も、恩師から学んだことを大切にしています。sotsu gyō go mo on shi ka ra mana n da ko to o tai setsu ni shi te i ma su

Even after graduation, I still value what I learned from my former teacher.

Tips for using 恩師

  • In Japanese, 恩師 (onshi) is a personal term of respect and is less neutral than the English phrase former teacher.

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