Japanese Conversation · Level 87
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Japanese word
技師
Pronunciation
Romajigishi
Meaning
- nounengineer
Example
彼は技師として働いています。kare wa gi shi to shi te hatara i te i ma su
He works as an engineer.
More examples
その会社は新しい技師を募集しています。so no gai sha wa atara shi i gi shi o bo shū shi te i ma su
That company is looking for a new engineer.
Core concept
Describes a person who applies specialized technical skill to design, operate, or maintain practical systems and equipment.
Common phrases
技師の資格gi shi no shi kaku
an engineer's qualification
技師として働くgi shi to shi te hatara ku
work as an engineer
Similar words
技術者gijutsusha: A professional who uses technical knowledge to design or improve machines, systems, or products.
技術員gijutsuin: A worker who handles practical tasks such as testing, operating, or repairing equipment.
Definition in Japanese
技術に関する専門的な知識や技能を持ち、機械や設備の設計、操作、保守などに携わる人。gi jutsu ni kan su ru sen mon teki na chi shiki ya gi nō o mo chi ki kai ya setsu bi no sek kei sō sa ho shu na do ni tazusa wa ru hito
Word origin
技 (gi, "skill") and 師 (shi, "expert") form the Sino-Japanese compound 技師 (gishi) for a person with professional technical skill.
Usage tips
- In English, engineer often suggests designing or developing systems, while technician often suggests operating, testing, or maintaining them, so 技師 (gishi) can match either word depending on the job.
Other meanings
- techniciannoun