先生

This is the 591st most frequent Japanese word.


先生

Teacher; instructor.


Here, 先生 refers to a teacher who is physically present in the classroom.

先生は教室にいます。

The teacher is in the classroom.


In this sentence, 先生 is used to indicate a person who teaches, specifically the Japanese language in this context.

私の先生は日本語を教えています。

My teacher teaches Japanese.


Here, 先生 is used as a form of address to a teacher or instructor, seeking assistance in learning.

先生、この漢字の書き方を教えてください。

Teacher, please teach me how to write this kanji.