Japanese word

技術者

Pronunciation

Romajigijutsusha

Meaning

  • nounengineer

Example

父は技術者です。chichi wa gi jutsu sha de su

My father is an engineer.

Illustration for 技術者 (engineer)

More examples

私は大学で学んだ知識を生かせる技術者になりたいです。watashi wa dai gaku de mana n da chi shiki o i ka se ru gi jutsu sha ni na ri ta i de su

I want to become an engineer who can apply the knowledge I learned at university.

Core concept

Refers to a person who applies specialized technical knowledge and skills to solve practical problems or support technical work.

Common phrases

  • 技術者になるgi jutsu sha ni na ru

    become an engineer

  • 技術者として働くgi jutsu sha to shi te hatara ku

    work as an engineer

  • 技術者不足gi jutsu sha fu soku

    shortage of engineers

  • 技術者向けgi jutsu sha mu ke

    for engineers

Similar words

エンジニアenjinia: A loanword for a person who designs, builds, or manages technical systems.
技師gishi: A technical professional who works in a formal role requiring specialized training.

Definition in Japanese

専門的な技術や知識を用いて、機械や設備などの設計・製作・運用・改良に携わる人。sen mon teki na gi jutsu ya chi shiki o mochi i te ki kai ya setsu bi na do no sek kei sei saku un yō kai ryō ni tazusa wa ru hito

Word origin

The compound 技術者 (gijutsusha) combines 技術 (gijutsu, "technical knowledge and skill") and 者 (sha, "person").

Usage tips

  • In English, engineer often suggests designing systems, while the Japanese term can also include technical specialists who mainly operate, maintain, or improve them.

Other meanings

  • techniciannoun
  • technical expertnoun

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