Japanese word

コーチ

Pronunciation

Romajikōchi

Meaning

  • nouncoach

Example

コーチに走り方を教えてもらいます。kō chi ni hashi ri kata o oshi e te mo ra i ma su

I learn how to run from the coach.

Illustration for コーチ (coach)

More examples

試合の後で、コーチに質問します。shi ai no ato de kō chi ni shitsu mon shi ma su

I ask the coach questions after the game.

Core concept

Describes a person who guides someone's training and helps improve performance in a sport.

Common phrases

  • コーチを雇うkō chi o yato u

    hire a coach

  • コーチに聞くkō chi ni ki ku

    ask the coach

Similar words

監督kantoku: A person responsible for leading a sports team and guiding its players.
指導者shidōsha: A person who teaches skills and guides an athlete's development.
トレーナーtorēnā: A person who focuses on physical conditioning and injury prevention.

Definition in Japanese

スポーツなどで、技術や練習方法を教え、選手を指導する人。su pō tsu na do de gi jutsu ya ren shū hō hō o oshi e sen shu o shi dō su ru hito

Word origin

The Japanese コーチ (kōchi) comes from English coach, which first meant a carriage and later came to mean a person who trains others.

Usage tips

  • In English, coach can mean a sports trainer, a long-distance bus, or economy class on a plane, so context determines the meaning.

Related words

  • コーチングkōchingucoachingnoun

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