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VocabJLPT N2

homeroom teacher

NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. being in charge of (esp. a class or subject)
2. taking charge of
3. class teacher

This noun refers to a homeroom teacher, the teacher who is in charge of a particular class at a school. In Japanese schools, this person handles not just academics but also student welfare and class administration.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

There was a little note from the homeroom teacher in the morning communication book.

Sentence 2

I ran into my old homeroom teacher near the station — what a surprise!

Sentence 3

Our class got a new homeroom teacher and the whole vibe got so much better!

Sentence 4

This year, I'll be taking charge of the first-grade class.

Sentence 5

Our homeroom teacher gives so much homework it's honestly kind of funny!