What is different between 先生 and 教師  by Hillz   11. Oct 2009

hi,
Could anyone tell me following question?
What is different between 先生 and 教師?
Foxhard   22. Oct 2009

the meaning is the same but 教師 is more academical and used for professors in scientific or medical field.
Hillz   7. Nov 2009

hi softtoffol,
thanks very much.
  26. Dec 2009

先生 is polite and should only be used when referring to another person. However when speaking about yourself, you must use 教師 or else it sounds rude.
sharp1   8. Feb 2010

先生 = Mr/Gentleman
教師 = Teacher
vinudy   10. Aug 2011

we can say 先生 to teacher or suppose if we are refering to someone's name in particular.For eg. a doctor's name, you can use the word 先生 right after the name. 高橋先生。for 教師 you can use as a teacher, master,educator,instructor.

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