Japanese word

博士

Pronunciation

Romajihakase

Meaning

  • nounexpert

Example

彼は魚の博士です。kare wa sakana no hakase de su

He is a fish expert.

Illustration for 博士 (expert)

More examples

子どもたちは宇宙の博士にたくさん質問しました。ko do mo ta chi wa u chū no hakase ni ta ku sa n shitsu mon shi ma shi ta

The children asked the space expert many questions.

Core concept

Describes a person whose knowledge of a particular field is deep enough to make them a recognized authority.

Common phrases

  • 宇宙の博士u chū no hakase

    space expert

Similar words

専門家senmonka: A person with special knowledge or skill in a particular field.
権威keni: A person whose knowledge or judgment is widely respected in a particular field.
達人tatsujin: A person with exceptional skill in a particular activity or field.

Definition in Japanese

特定の分野について豊富な知識や技能を持つ人。toku tei no bun ya ni tsu i te hō fu na chi shiki ya gi nō o mo tsu hito

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese term 博士 (hakase) uses 博 (haku, "broad") and 士 (shi, "scholar"), linking broad learning with a learned person.

Usage tips

  • The label 魚博士 (sakana hakase) can describe a person known for detailed knowledge of fish, showing that 博士 (hakase) is not limited to university degrees.

Other meanings

  • scholarnoun

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