Japanese word

助教授

Pronunciation

Romajijokyōju

Meaning

  • nounassociate professor

Example

助教授が学生に数学を教えます。jo kyō ju ga gaku sei ni sū gaku o oshi e ma su

The associate professor teaches math to students.

Illustration for 助教授 (associate professor)

More examples

彼は今年、助教授に昇進しました。kare wa kotoshi jo kyō ju ni shō shin shi ma shi ta

He was promoted to associate professor this year.

Core concept

Describes a university faculty member who teaches and conducts research at a rank below professor.

Common phrases

  • 助教授に昇進するjo kyō ju ni shō shin su ru

    be promoted to associate professor

  • 助教授を務めるjo kyō ju o tsuto me ru

    serve as an associate professor

Similar words

准教授junkyōju: The current Japanese title for a university faculty rank below professor.

Definition in Japanese

大学で教授に次ぐ立場にあり、教育や研究に従事する教員。dai gaku de kyō ju ni tsu gu tachi ba ni a ri kyō iku ya ken kyū ni jū ji su ru kyō in

Word origin

助教授 (jokyōju) is a Sino-Japanese compound: 助 (jo, "assist") means support, while 教 (kyō, "teach") and 授 (ju, "give instruction") relate to university teaching.

Usage tips

  • The Japanese university title 助教授 (jokyōju) was officially changed to 准教授 (junkyoju) in 2007, making 准教授 the modern term for this rank.

Other meanings

  • assistant professornoun

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