講師

• Reading: こうし
• Romaji: koushi
• Kanji breakdown: 講 (kou) — to lecture, to discuss; 師 (shi) — teacher, master
• Pronunciation: /koː.ɕi/

Meaning

Lecturer; instructor; speaker. A person who gives lectures or teaches, often at a university or seminar.

A noun referring to someone who gives lectures or instruction. In the Japanese university system, 講師 ranks below 准教授 (associate professor). Outside academia, it refers to guest speakers or instructors at workshops and seminars. Often used with 非常勤 (part-time) as 非常勤講師.

Examples

1. 大学で非常勤講師をしています。 I work as a part-time lecturer at a university.
2. セミナーの講師は有名な作家だった。 The seminar speaker was a famous author.
3. 講師の説明がとても分かりやすかった。 The instructor's explanation was very easy to understand.

Usage Guide

Context: university, seminars, training

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Composed of 講 (to lecture, to discuss) and 師 (teacher, master). Together they describe a person who delivers lectures or teaches.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal