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VocabJLPT N1

instructor

な-AdjectiveNoun

Definitions

1. instructor
2. (fencing) teacher
3. Shihan

This noun refers to a master or instructor, particularly in traditional Japanese arts, martial arts, or academic disciplines. It conveys a sense of expertise and authority, and is often used as a title for teachers at a high level of mastery.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

After dinner, my kid asked, "What does an instructor actually do?"

Sentence 2

I sometimes wonder if I'll ever be able to guide others the way the instructor does.

Sentence 3

For some reason, my voice automatically gets quieter around the instructor.

Sentence 4

That said, the instructor's lectures go on way too long, don't you think?

Sentence 5

"The instructor's back is the path itself," he said, almost poetically.