English–Japanese

“lawyer” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajibengoshi

Example

父は弁護士です。chichi wa ben go shi de su

My father is a lawyer.

Illustration for 弁護士 (lawyer)

How to say “lawyer” in Japanese

“Lawyer” in Japanese is 弁護士 (bengoshi).

Refers to a legal professional who speaks and acts for others in matters governed by law.

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

Example sentences with 弁護士

契約の前に弁護士に相談します。kei yaku no mae ni ben go shi ni sō dan shi ma su

I will consult a lawyer before signing the contract.

Tips for using 弁護士

  • In everyday conversation, 弁護士 (bengoshi) can be followed by さん (san) when referring to a lawyer respectfully, producing 弁護士さん (bengoshi-san).

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