コーチ
kōchi[ko̞ːt͡ɕi]
The Japanese word for coach (noun) is コーチ (kōchi). Wiktionary also lists トレーナー (torēnā).
Meaning: trainer (noun)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| コーチ | kōchi | [ko̞ːt͡ɕi] (narrow) |
| トレーナー | torēnā | [to̞ɾe̞ːna̠ː] (narrow) |
The term コーチ is typically used when referring to a sports coach or someone providing specific technical instruction.
Which one should you use?
While コーチ refers to a sports or technical coach, トレーナー is more commonly used for a fitness trainer or someone focused on physical conditioning.
How do you pronounce it?
kōchi
Did you know?
- In Japan, if you ask for a トレーナー, you might be handed a sweatshirt instead of a fitness expert. This is because the English word 'trainer' is used in Japanese (wasei-eigo) to mean a piece of athletic clothing.
- The word コーチ is a loanword from English, which originally came from the Middle French 'coche'. This term was derived from the Hungarian town of Kocs, where a specific type of carriage was manufactured.
- In Japanese martial arts, the role of a 'coach' is traditionally filled by a 師範 'shihan', which carries a connotation of a master or exemplary teacher rather than a technical trainer.
Examples in context
- コーチでした。I was a coach.This sentence is useful for stating that you were a coach.Tatoeba #10477570 by small_snow, translation #5853137 by CK
- トムはコーチです。Tom is a coach.This sentence is useful for identifying Tom as a coach.Tatoeba #7220078 by Aya, translation #6358704 by CK
- コーチはイライラしてる？Is the coach frustrated?This sentence is useful for asking if a coach is frustrated.Tatoeba #8751809 by bunbuku, translation #4496637 by CK
- 子供たちはサッカーコーチに従って頑張ります。The children work hard under the guidance of the soccer coach.
- 彼女は優れた指導者です。She is an excellent coach/leader.
- コーチさん、明日の練習は何時からですか？Coach, what time is tomorrow's practice?
- 11 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Yui and Yota are talking about Yota's tennis lesson.
- 結衣 Yuiテニスのコーチは優しいですか？tenisu no kōchi wa yasashii desu ka?Is your tennis coach kind?
- 陽太 Yotaはい、とてもいいコーチです。hai, totemo ii kōchi desu.Yes, he is a very good coach.
- 結衣 Yui陽太さんは上達しましたか？Yōta-san wa jōtatsu shimashita ka?Have you improved, Yota?
- 陽太 Yotaはい、コーチのおかげです。hai, kōchi no okage desu.Yes, it is thanks to my coach.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “coach” translations and entries コーチ, トレーナー, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries コーチ, トレーナー, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
