教諭|きょうゆkyouyu[0]heiban (flat)
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Definitions
- noun(licensed) teacher
Synonyms & antonyms
- Related教授きょうじゅFormalFormal: a university professor or teaching and instruction, as in 「大学教授」. Higher-education term; 「教諭」 is the formal title for licensed primary and secondary teachers.
- Related訓導くんどうFormalFormal: instruction or guidance, or a regular teacher under the old elementary school system (today's 「教諭」); carries a historical flavor.
Use 「教諭」 for the formal title of a licensed teacher at primary or secondary schools and kindergartens, as in 「小学校教諭」. For university professors say 「教授」; for teachers in general, 「先生」 or 「教員」.
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