Japanese word

プロ

Pronunciation

Romajipuro

Meaning

  • nounpro

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • プロになるpu ro ni na ru

    become a professional

  • プロを目指すpu ro o me za su

    aim to become a professional

  • プロとして働くpu ro to shi te hatara ku

    work as a professional

Similar words

専門家senmonka: A person who has deep knowledge and advanced skills in a particular field.

Definition in Japanese

専門的な技能を生かして、特定の分野を職業にしている人。sen mon teki na gi nō o i ka shi te toku tei no bun ya o shoku gyō ni shi te i ru hito

Word origin

プロ (puro, "professional") is a Japanese loanword from English pro, which is short for professional.

Usage tips

  • 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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