εΈ«
JLPT N3
Teacher, expert
Readings
Onβyomi: γ· (shi)
Structure
Composition:
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Detailed Explanation
Vocabulary
ζεΈ«
γγγγ
teacher
ε»εΈ«
γγ
doctor
εΈ«ε
γγγγ
master
θ¬εΈ«
γγγ
lecturer
ζ©εΈ«
γγγ
mentor
Example Sentences
ζεΈ«γ§γγ
γγγγ γ§γγ
He is a teacher.
ε»εΈ«γ«δΌγγΎγγ
γγ γ« γγγΎγγ
I meet a doctor.
εΈ«ε γ§γγ
γγγγ γ§γγ
He is my master.
θ¬εΈ«γεΌγ³γΎγγ
γγγ γ γγ³γΎγγ
I invite a lecturer.
ζ©εΈ«γ«ζθ¬γγΎγγ
γγγ γ« γγγγ γγΎγγ
I thank my mentor.
Cultural Note
π εΈ« emphasizes guidance, authority, and expertise in Japanese culture.
β’ Historically, it referred to military commanders, highlighting respect for hierarchy and leadership.
β’ In modern Japan, it is mostly used for teachers, masters, and professionals β reflecting the cultural importance of mentorship and passing down knowledge.
β’ Words like ζεΈ«, ε»εΈ«, and εΈ«ε illustrate how εΈ« conveys respect and mastery in both professional and traditional arts contexts.
β’ Historically, it referred to military commanders, highlighting respect for hierarchy and leadership.
β’ In modern Japan, it is mostly used for teachers, masters, and professionals β reflecting the cultural importance of mentorship and passing down knowledge.
β’ Words like ζεΈ«, ε»εΈ«, and εΈ«ε illustrate how εΈ« conveys respect and mastery in both professional and traditional arts contexts.