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担任
tannin
Description
「担任」は、学校でクラスを受け持つ先生のことです。
"担任" is the teacher in charge of a class at school.
生徒のことをよく知っていて、勉強や生活の相談にのってくれます。
They know the students well and offer advice on studying and daily life.
Meanings
担任tannin
homeroom teacher; teacher in charge of a class
私の担任はとても優しい先生です。
My homeroom teacher is very kind.
担任するtannin suru
to be in charge of a class
田中先生が三年生を担任します。
Mr. Tanaka is the homeroom teacher for the third graders.
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Notes
- Etymology
担 (carry/bear) + 任 (duty/responsibility), literally bearing responsibility for a class.
- Nuance
usually means the homeroom teacher; add 先生 (担任の先生) to refer to the person politely.
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