English–Japanese

“tutor” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikateikyōshi

Example

私は家庭教師です。watashi wa ka tei kyō shi de su

I am a tutor.

Illustration for 家庭教師 (tutor)

How to say “tutor” in Japanese

“Tutor” in Japanese is 家庭教師 (kateikyōshi).

Describes a teacher who gives individualized instruction to one learner, often in the learner's home.

Full entry for 家庭教師: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 家庭教師

受験に備えて、息子に家庭教師をつけました。ju ken ni sona e te musuko ni ka tei kyō shi o tsu ke ma shi ta

We hired a tutor to help our son prepare for his entrance exam.

Tips for using 家庭教師

  • In Japan, 家庭教師 (kateikyōshi) usually teaches one student at home, unlike a 塾講師 (jukukōshi) who teaches at a cram school.

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