N3542/1669
博士
nounnoun (generic)colloquialnoun (suffix)historical term
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はかせ
Meanings
- expert, learned person
- doctor, PhD, Dr.
- instructor at the imperial court (ritsuryō period)
- pitch and length marks (to accompany a Buddhist liturgical chant, etc.)
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彼は大学で博士号を取得した。
He obtained a doctoral degree at university.
あの博士はロボット工学の専門家だ。
That doctor is an expert in robotics.
子供たちは博士のことを尊敬している。
The children admire the learned professor.
田中博士は新しいワクチンの研究をしていると聞いた。
I heard that Dr. Tanaka is conducting research on a new vaccine.
彼女は長年の研究の末、ついに博士の称号を得た。
After years of research, she finally obtained the title of doctor.
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