Japanese Conversation · Level 28
90 words
Japanese word
教師
Pronunciation
Romajikyōshi
Meaning
- nounteacher
Example
あの人は英語の教師です。a no hito wa ei go no kyō shi de su
That person is an English teacher.
More examples
授業の後で、教師にもう一度説明してもらえますか。ju gyō no ato de kyō shi ni mō ichi do setsu mei shi te mo ra e ma su ka
Could you ask the teacher to explain it one more time after class?
Core concept
Describes a person who helps learners gain knowledge or skills through organized instruction.
Common phrases
教師になるkyō shi ni na ru
become a teacher
学校の教師gak kō no kyō shi
school teacher
教師を目指すkyō shi o me za su
aim to become a teacher
教師に質問するkyō shi ni shitsu mon su ru
ask the teacher a question
Similar words
先生sensei: A polite form of address for a teacher or another person who provides instruction or guidance.
Definition in Japanese
学校などで、知識や技術を教え、学習を指導する人。gak kō na do de chi shiki ya gi jutsu o oshi e gaku shū o shi dō su ru hito
Word origin
教師 (kyōshi) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 教 (kyō, "teach") and 師 (shi, "teacher or master").
Usage tips
- In everyday conversation, 教師 (kyōshi) often points specifically to the teaching profession, whereas 先生 (sensei) can address a teacher respectfully.
Other meanings
- instructornoun