Japanese Conversation · Level 42
90 words
Japanese word
教授
Pronunciation
Romajikyōju
Meaning
- nounprofessor
Example
私は教授に質問します。watashi wa kyō ju ni shitsu mon shi ma su
I ask my professor a question.
More examples
その教授は学生に人気があります。so no kyō ju wa gaku sei ni nin ki ga a ri ma su
That professor is popular with the students.
Core concept
Refers to a person whose role combines advanced teaching with scholarly research, usually in a university.
Common phrases
教授に相談するkyō ju ni sō dan su ru
consult a professor
教授と話すkyō ju to hana su
talk with a professor
Similar words
先生sensei: A polite title for a teacher or another professional in speech.
Definition in Japanese
大学などで専門の学問を教え、研究を指導する職にある人。dai gaku na do de sen mon no gaku mon o oshi e ken kyū o shi dō su ru shoku ni a ru hito
Word origin
The Sino-Japanese noun 教授 (kyōju) combines 教 (kyō, "teach") with 授 (ju, "impart"), expressing the idea of teaching and imparting knowledge.
Usage tips
- In Japanese university conversation, 教授 (kyōju) is a formal title, while direct address commonly uses the person's name with an honorific.