English–Japanese

“instructor” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikyōkan

Example

教官に質問してもいいですか。kyō kan ni shitsu mon shi te mo i i de su ka

May I ask the instructor a question?

Illustration for 教官 (instructor)

How to say “instructor” in Japanese

“Instructor” in Japanese is 教官 (kyōkan).

The word points to an instructor whose teaching is connected with an established training organization.

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

Example sentences with 教官

実習の前に、教官から安全上の注意を受けます。jis shū no mae ni kyō kan ka ra an zen jō no chū i o u ke ma su

Before the practical training, I receive safety instructions from the instructor.

Tips for using 教官

  • Although English uses instructor broadly, 教官 (kyōkan) often suggests a formal training position, while 講師 (kōshi) can refer to a lecturer invited to teach a particular course.

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