English–Japanese

“pro” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajipuro

Example

彼女はテニスのプロです。kano jo wa te ni su no pu ro de su

She is a tennis pro.

Illustration for プロ (pro)

How to say “pro” in Japanese

“Pro” in Japanese is プロ (puro).

Refers to a person who earns a living by using expert skills in a particular field.

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

Example sentences with プロ

彼は大学卒業後にプロを目指しています。kare wa dai gaku sotsu gyō go ni pu ro o me za shi te i ma su

He aims to become a professional after graduating from college.

Tips for using プロ

  • English uses "pro" both for a skilled professional and for a person who favors a proposal, while Japanese プロ (puro) generally refers to the professional sense.

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