guru in Japanese
guru in Japanese is 教祖, グル — guru means a spiritual teacher, especially in Hindu or Sikh tradition, who guides a student.
guru in Japanese
教祖
Pronounced: kyōso
In Indian traditions: a spiritual teacher who transmits knowledge to a shishya. [from 17th c.]
グル
Pronounced: guru
In Indian traditions: a spiritual teacher who transmits knowledge to a shishya. [from 17th c.]
What does "guru" mean?
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noun A spiritual teacher, especially in Hindu or Sikh tradition, who guides a student.
"He travelled to India to study under a respected guru."
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noun An acknowledged expert or trusted advisor in a particular field.
"She's considered a marketing guru in the tech industry."
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guru in a sentence
- He travelled to India to study under a respected guru.
- She's considered a marketing guru in the tech industry.
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What is "guru" in Japanese?
"guru" in Japanese is 教祖, グル. guru means: A spiritual teacher, especially in Hindu or Sikh tradition, who guides a student.
How do you pronounce 教祖?
"guru" in Japanese is 教祖, pronounced "kyōso".
How do you use "guru" in a sentence?
Example: "He travelled to India to study under a respected guru." In Japanese, "guru" is 教祖, グル.
Are there other ways to say "guru" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "guru": 教祖, グル.
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