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高校の先生

kōkō no sensei
noun phrase★Intermediate— high school teacher
formal

A teacher who works at a high school (grades 10-12 in Japan).

高校の先生は授業だけでなく、生徒の進路相談にも対応します。

High school teachers handle not only classes but also career counseling for students.

💡

In Japan, '高校' refers to senior high school, which typically covers grades 10-12.

Collocations

高校の先生になるto become a high school teacher高校の先生と話すto talk with a high school teacher

Synonyms

高等学校の教師高校教師

Related Phrases

高校の先生になるphrase
to become a high school teacher
高校の先生に相談するphrase
to consult with a high school teacher

💡Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal Usage

While '高校の先生' is commonly used in everyday conversation, '高校教師' is more formal and often used in official documents or professional settings.

⚡Gold Rule

Respectful Address

When addressing a high school teacher directly, it's polite to use '先生' (sensei) as a suffix, e.g., '田中先生' (Tanaka-sensei).

📖Word Origin

Combination of '高校' (high school) and '先生' (teacher).

📝Usage Notes

'高校の先生' is a common way to refer to high school teachers in Japan. The term '高校教師' is more formal and often used in official contexts.

Word Breakdown

高校
high school
root
+
の
possessive particle
particle
+
先生
teacher
root
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