This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

博士

Readings

Kana: はかせ、はくし
Romaji: hakase, hakushi
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

doctorate; PhD; Dr (as a title)

Note: usu. はくし
2

expert; learned person

Note: usu. はかせ

Kanji

Readings: ハク、 バク
Meanings: Dr., command, esteem, win acclaim, Ph.D., exposition, fair
Readings: シ、 さむらい
Meanings: gentleman, samurai, samurai radical (no. 33)

Example Sentences

彼女(かのじょ)博士号(はかせごう)取得(しゅとく)した。
➥She received a doctor's degree.
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メースン博士(はかせ)仕事(しごと)(だい)(いち)だった。
➥Dr Mason placed his work above everything.
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(かれ)心理学(しんりがく)博士(はかせ)学位(がくい)()っている。
➥He has a doctor's degree in psychology.
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ホワイト博士(はかせ)につないで(くだ)さい。
➥Please connect me with Dr. White.
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博士(はかせ)たちは自然(しぜん)神秘(しんぴ)探求(たんきゅう)した。
➥The doctors inquired into the mystery of nature.
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クラーク博士(はかせ)、お(ねが)いがあるのですが。
➥Dr. Clark, may I ask a favor of you?
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