学者
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Noun meaning 'scholar'. It is a compound of 『学』 (gaku, 'study') and 『者』 (sha, 'person'), literally 'study-person'. Used to refer to academics or experts in a field.
Theme
At a university library, User chats with Dr. Tanaka, a history professor, about career paths in academia.
学者
がくしゃ
scholar
Culture & SocietySchool & Education
Memory Hook
Imagine a wise 'scholar' wearing glasses and reading books. The word sounds like 'gaku-sha' — think of 'gaku' from 'gakkou' (school) and 'sha' as a person suffix, so 'school-person' → scholar!
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『学者』 (gakusha, 'scholar') is a respected title for academics and researchers, often associated with universities and research institutes. Scholars are highly valued in fields like science, literature, and history.
Forms
Base: 学者Noun meaning 'scholar'. It is a compound of 『学』 (gaku, 'study') and 『者』 (sha, 'person'), literally 'study-person'. Used to refer to academics or experts in a field.