No. 591 in Japanese
先生
Teacher; instructor.
In a sentence
先生は教室にいます。
The teacher is in the classroom.
Here, 先生 refers to a teacher who is physically present in the classroom.
私の先生は日本語を教えています。
My teacher teaches Japanese.
In this sentence, 先生 is used to indicate a person who teaches, specifically the Japanese language in this context.
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.
Here, 先生 is used as a form of address to a teacher or instructor, seeking assistance in learning.
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