博士
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Noun referring to an academic degree or title. Used to denote someone with a doctoral degree or as an honorific for experts. Example: 『彼は博士です』 (kare wa hakase desu, 'He is a doctor / PhD.').
Theme
At a university career fair, User chats with Dr. Tanaka, a professor, about academic goals and aspirations.
博士
はかせ
doctorate / PhD.
Culture & SocietySchool & Education
Memory Hook
Imagine a wise 'doctor' with a PhD. who knows everything — they're a 'hakase' (はかせ, 'doctorate'). Think: 'Hakase' sounds like 'hack a say' — they hack knowledge to say smart things!
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『博士』 (はかせ hakase, 'doctorate') is a prestigious academic title awarded after completing advanced research. It's often used in formal contexts like universities or research institutions, and can also refer to experts in fields like science or history in media, such as in anime or documentaries.
Forms
Base: 博士Noun referring to an academic degree or title. Used to denote someone with a doctoral degree or as an honorific for experts. Example: 『彼は博士です』 (kare wa hakase desu, 'He is a doctor / PhD.').