講師（こうし、koushi）
- lecturer

The Japanese word 講師 (こうし, koushi) primarily means "instructor," "lecturer," or "teacher." It refers to a person who gives lessons or lectures, usually in a formal setting such as a school, university, or seminar. 講師 often implies a certain level of expertise or specialization in the subject being taught. It can also refer to someone who delivers training or workshops in a particular field.

⚫︎ 大学の講師 Translation: University instructor / lecturer. ⚫︎ セミナーの講師として参加する Translation: To participate as a lecturer in a seminar. ⚫︎ 英語の講師を探しています。 Translation: I am looking for an English teacher/instructor.

You use 講師 when referring to someone who teaches or lectures in a professional or educational context. It's suitable for describing individuals at various levels, from university professors to guest speakers at workshops. The context usually implies a structured learning environment or a formal presentation of information. You can use it in formal or semi-formal situations.

⚫︎ The word is typically written with the kanji 講師. ⚫︎ The hiragana reading is こうし. ⚫︎ There are no common variations in okurigana.

⚫︎ 教師 (きょうし, kyoushi): Teacher (general term) ⚫︎ 先生 (せんせい, sensei): Teacher/Instructor (can be used as a title) ⚫︎ 教授 (きょうじゅ, kyouju): Professor (usually at a university) ⚫︎ 指導員 (しどういん, shidouin): Instructor/Trainer (in a specific field)

⚫︎ There is no direct antonym, but it could be argued that "student" (学生, gakusei) is a contrasting role. ⚫︎ Other words which refer to those who receive instruction or education, such as 生徒 (seito, pupil)

彼は有名な歴史の講師です。 ・Translation: He is a famous history lecturer. ・Explanation: This sentence uses 講師 to describe a person known for their lectures on history.

新しいプロジェクトの講師として、ジョン先生が選ばれました。 ・Translation: Mr. John was chosen as the instructor for the new project. ・Explanation: This sentence indicates that a person (Mr. John) has been selected to act in the role of a 講師 for a new project.

The word 講師 is a compound word formed from: ⚫︎ 講 (こう, kou): lecture, teaching, or to lecture. ⚫︎ 師 (し, shi): teacher, master, or expert. Therefore, the combined meaning is "a person who gives lectures" or "a teacher".