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正教員 (seikyouin) Japanese meaning: regular teacher | Kotomora
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Kanji 正 correct, justice, righteous 員 employee, member, number Related words 非ひ 常じょう 勤きん 講こう 師し 非常勤講師 is a part-time or adjunct instructor, while 正教員 is a full-time, licensed regular teacher.
教きょう 諭ゆ 教諭 is a more general term for a licensed teacher in primary or secondary schools, often used in official contexts. 正教員 emphasizes the regular employment status.
Etymology Compound of 正 (regular, proper) and 教員 (teacher, instructor). The term is straightforward and modern, with no obscure historical derivation.
