Meaning

Primary

Philosopher

Word Type

noun

Explanation

A philosophy scholar (学者) is someone who studies philosophy. They're known as a philosopher.

Reading

てつがくしゃ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

その哲学者は強風を通って歩いたので、自分のベレー帽をしっかりと掴まなくてはならなかった。

The philosopher had to hang on to his beret as he walked through the strong wind.

Kanji Composition