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B1 noun 3 min read

けんきゅうしゃ

kenkyusha

けんきゅうしゃ refers to someone who conducts research, similar to a 'researcher' in English.

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けんきゅうしゃ in 30 Seconds

  • researcher
  • studies
  • investigates

§ Understanding けんきゅうしゃ

The Japanese word for 'researcher' is けんきゅうしゃ (kenkyūsha). It's a noun, and it refers to a person who conducts research, often in academic, scientific, or professional fields. You'll encounter this word a lot if you're talking about science, universities, or any kind of investigative work.

Japanese Word
けんきゅうしゃ (kenkyūsha)
Definition
Researcher.
CEFR Level
B1

§ Basic Sentence Structures

Using けんきゅうしゃ is straightforward. It acts like any other noun in Japanese. Here's how you can form basic sentences.

彼は有名なけんきゅうしゃです。
(Kare wa yūmei na kenkyūsha desu.)

Translation Hint
He is a famous researcher.

そのけんきゅうしゃは新しい薬を開発しました。
(Sono kenkyūsha wa atarashii kusuri o kaihatsu shimashita.)

Translation Hint
That researcher developed a new medicine.

§ Using Particles with けんきゅうしゃ

Particles are key in Japanese. Here's how けんきゅうしゃ often combines with common particles.

  • Particle は (wa): Marks the topic of the sentence.

彼は有名なけんきゅうしゃです。
(Kare wa yūmei na kenkyūsha desu.)

Translation Hint
He is a famous researcher.
  • Particle が (ga): Marks the subject of the sentence, especially when introducing new information or emphasizing the subject.

新しい発見をしたのはけんきゅうしゃです。
(Atarashii hakken o shita no wa kenkyūsha desu.)

Translation Hint
It was a researcher who made the new discovery.
  • Particle の (no): Shows possession or modification.

けんきゅうしゃの意見を聞きたいです。
(Kenkyūsha no iken o kikitai desu.)

Translation Hint
I want to hear the researcher's opinion.
  • Particle に (ni): Can indicate a recipient or target.

けんきゅうしゃに質問しました。
(Kenkyūsha ni shitsumon shimashita.)

Translation Hint
I asked a question to the researcher.
  • Particle と (to): Means 'with' or 'and'.

けんきゅうしゃと協力してプロジェクトを進めました。
(Kenkyūsha to kyōryoku shite purojekuto o susumemashita.)

Translation Hint
I advanced the project in cooperation with the researcher.

§ Describing a Researcher

You can easily describe a researcher by putting adjectives or adjective-like phrases before けんきゅうしゃ.

熱心なけんきゅうしゃです。
(Nesshin na kenkyūsha desu.)

Translation Hint
(He/She) is an enthusiastic researcher.

経験豊富なけんきゅうしゃ。
(Keiken hōfu na kenkyūsha.)

Translation Hint
An experienced researcher.

You can also specify the field of research by using the particle の (no) to connect the field with けんきゅうしゃ.

歴史のけんきゅうしゃ。
(Rekishi no kenkyūsha.)

Translation Hint
A history researcher.

科学のけんきゅうしゃ。
(Kagaku no kenkyūsha.)

Translation Hint
A science researcher.

§ Common Phrases with けんきゅうしゃ

Here are some useful phrases that incorporate けんきゅうしゃ:

  • けんきゅうしゃグループ (kenkyūsha gurūpu): Research group
  • 有名なけんきゅうしゃ (yūmei na kenkyūsha): Famous researcher
  • 優秀なけんきゅうしゃ (yūshū na kenkyūsha): Excellent researcher

私たちの研究室には優秀なけんきゅうしゃがたくさんいます。
(Watashitachi no kenkyūshitsu ni wa yūshū na kenkyūsha ga takusan imasu.)

Translation Hint
There are many excellent researchers in our laboratory.

§ Practice Makes Perfect

The best way to learn けんきゅうしゃ is to use it. Try making your own sentences. Describe a famous researcher you know, or talk about the kind of research you find interesting and the people who do it.

How to Use It

A researcher is a person who conducts research, often in a scientific or academic field. You can use it generally for anyone doing research.

Common Mistakes

Don't confuse けんきゅうしゃ (kenkyuusha) with がくせい (gakusei), which means student. While students might do research, けんきゅうしゃ specifically refers to someone whose profession or primary role is research.

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