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教授
kyōju
What does "教授" mean in English?
professor彼は大学で教授として働いています。
He works as a professor at the university.
How to use "教授" correctly: definitions and examples in English?
formal
A university professor; a teacher at a higher education institution.
その教授は物理学の分野で著名です。
The professor is renowned in the field of physics.
In Japanese, '教授' refers specifically to a full professor, the highest academic rank in universities.
formal
To teach or instruct someone.
先生は生徒に歴史を教授しました。
The teacher instructed the students in history.
This usage is less common and typically found in formal or literary contexts.
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Pro Tip
Academic Rank
In Japan, '教授' is the highest academic rank, above '准教授' (associate professor) and '講師' (lecturer).
Gold Rule
Formal Usage
'教授' is a formal title and should not be used casually. It is always used with the honorific '先生' (sensei) in polite contexts.
Word Origin
From Chinese '教授' (jiàoshòu), meaning 'to teach and instruct'. The term was adopted into Japanese with the same meaning.
Usage Notes
'教授' is a formal title given to senior academics in universities. It is equivalent to the English 'professor' and is the highest academic rank in Japan's university system. The verb form is rarely used in modern Japanese.
Word Breakdown
教
teach
root授
grant, impart
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