コーチ

• Reading: コーチ
• Romaji: koochi
• Pronunciation: /koː.tɕi/

Meaning

Coach; trainer. A person who instructs or guides others in sports, skills, or personal development.

A loanword from English 'coach.' Functions as both a noun and a suru verb (コーチする, to coach). Primarily used in sports contexts for a trainer or instructor, but can also refer to mentoring in business or life coaching. In sports, distinct from 監督 (kantoku, manager/director), who has higher authority.

Examples

1. サッカーのコーチが新しい練習メニューを考えてくれた。 The soccer coach came up with a new practice routine for us.
2. 彼女は子どもたちに水泳をコーチしている。 She coaches children in swimming.
3. 経験豊富なコーチのおかげで大会で優勝できた。 Thanks to our experienced coach, we won the tournament.

Usage Guide

Context: sports, education, business

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From English 'coach,' itself from Hungarian kocsi (a type of carriage from Kocs). The meaning shifted from vehicle to tutor (driving students toward goals), then to sports trainer.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal