英語の先生
eigo no sensei
The phrase English teacher in Japanese is 英語の先生 (eigo no sensei).
英語の先生 is used to describe a person who teaches the English language to students.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 英語 (eigo, English language), the particle の (no, possessive particle) and 先生 (sensei, teacher).
How does it change in a sentence?
The particle の (no) is required to link the subject matter (English) to the person (teacher).
How do you pronounce it?
eigo no sensei
Did you know?
- The word 先生 (sensei) is so versatile that it is also used to address authors of manga or novels, regardless of whether they have ever worked as an 英語の先生 or any other kind of teacher.
- While 先生 (sensei) is a common way to address a teacher, using it as a title for yourself, such as saying 'I am 先生', is considered extremely arrogant in Japanese culture.
- While 先生 means 'teacher', it is also used as a respectful title for doctors, lawyers, and members of parliament. Calling a doctor 先生 is the standard way to address them in Japan.
Examples in context
- 彼は英語の先生です。He is an English teacher.This sentence is useful for stating that someone is an English teacher.Tatoeba #109699 by bunbuku, translation #706887 by papabear
- 息子は英語の先生です。My son is an English teacher.Tatoeba #11924177 by small_snow, translation #10747456 by ddnktr
- 英語の先生になりたいからです。The reason is that I want to be an English teacher.This sentence is useful for expressing the desire to become an English teacher.Tatoeba #199231 by KK_kaku_, translation #36432 by CK
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Example conversation
Kenta and Misaki are talking about their new neighbor.
- 健太 Kenta隣の人は英語の先生だそうです。Tonari no hito wa eigo no sensei da sou desu.I heard the person next door is an English teacher.
- 美咲 Misakiへえ、すごいですね。Hee, sugoi desu ne.Oh, that's impressive.
- 健太 Kenta美咲さんも英語の先生に習いたくないですか？Misaki-san mo eigo no sensei ni naraitakunai desu ka?Wouldn't you also like to learn from an English teacher, Misaki?
- 美咲 Misakiはい、ぜひお願いしたいです。Hai, zehi onegai shitai desu.Yes, I would definitely like to.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
