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高校の先生
kōkō no sensei
high school teacher
高校の先生は生徒の成長を支える役割を担っています。
High school teachers play a role in supporting students' growth.
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.
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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和英辞典