Translation and Meaning of: プロ - puro
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word プロ (puro) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: puro
Kana: プロ
Type: Noun
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Translation / Meaning: professional
Meaning in English: professional
Definition: Professional.
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Explanation and Etymology - (プロ) puro
The word 「プロ」 (puro) is an abbreviated form of 「プロフェッショナル」 (purofesshonaru), which derives from the English "professional." This abbreviation is widely used in modern Japanese to refer to highly qualified or specialized individuals in a certain field. The katakana writing reflects its foreign origin, and its simplicity makes it common in both formal and informal contexts.
In everyday use, 「プロ」 can be applied to various professions and activities. For example, it is common to hear expressions like 「プロの料理人」 (puro no ryōrinin), which means "professional chef," or 「プロ選手」 (puro senshu), which refers to a "professional athlete." This versatility allows the term to be used in practically any field that involves specialization or excellence.
In addition to referring to people, 「プロ」 is also used to describe something done with high quality, as in 「プロの仕上がり」 (puro no shiagari), which means "professional finish." This usage highlights the idea of excellence and refinement, broadening the scope of the word beyond its direct application to individuals.
The adoption of 「プロ」 in Japanese reflects the impact of globalization and cultural modernization on the language. During the 20th century, especially with the popularization of professional sports and the advancement of specialized careers, the term became an essential part of the vocabulary. The abbreviation 「プロ」 is typical of Japanese, which often reduces foreign words to create more practical and easy-to-use terms in daily life.
Today, 「プロ」 is a short but powerful expression that conveys professionalism and excellence in various spheres, from business to hobbies, demonstrating the flexibility and adaptability of modern Japanese.
Synonyms and similar words
- 専門職 (Senmonshoku) - Specialized profession, technical occupation.
- 専門家 (Senmonka) - Specialist, someone with deep knowledge in a specific area.
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How to Write in Japanese - (プロ) puro
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Example Sentences - (プロ) puro
Below are some example sentences:
Genzō wa shashin o insatsu suru tame ni hitsuyōna purosesu desu
Development is a necessary process for printing photos.
Development is the process required to print photos.
- 現像 - revelation process
- 写真 - photography
- 印刷 - printing
- する - verb to do"
- ために - para
- 必要な - required
- プロセス - process
- です - verb to be"
Puroguramu wo sakusei suru no wa tanoshii desu
Creating a program is fun.
Creating a program is fun.
- プログラム (puroguramu) - Program
- を (wo) - Particle that marks the direct object of the sentence
- 作成する (sakusei suru) - Create, produce
- のは (no wa) - Particle that marks the subject of the sentence
- 楽しい (tanoshii) - Fun, pleasant
- です (desu) - Particle that indicates the polite or polite form of the sentence
Kono purojekuto no tēma wa nan desu ka?
What is the theme of this project?
- この - demonstrative pronoun meaning "this" or "this one"
- プロジェクト - noun meaning "project"
- の - particle indicating possession or relationship
- テーマ - noun meaning "theme"
- は - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- 何 - interrogative pronoun meaning "what"
- ですか - polite way to ask in Japanese
Watashi wa kono purojekuto wo ukemochi masu
I will be responsible for this project.
I take this project.
- 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun meaning "I"
- は (wa) - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- この (kono) - demonstrative adjective meaning "this"
- プロジェクト (purojekuto) - katakana word meaning "project"
- を (wo) - particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence
- 受け持ちます (ukemochimasu) - verb meaning "to take responsibility for"
Sougouteki na apurouchi ga hitsuyou desu
The general approach is needed.
You need a comprehensive approach.
- 総合的な - comprehensive, complete
- アプローチ - approach
- が - particle that indicates subject
- 必要 - required
- です - verb "to be" in polite form
Watashitachi wa ōku no jikan o tsuiyashte kono purojekuto o kansei sasemashita
We spent a lot of time and completed this project.
We spent a lot of time and completed this project.
- 私たちは (watashitachi wa) - We
- 多くの (ooku no) - Many
- 時間を (jikan o) - Time
- 費やして (tsuiyashite) - Expense
- この (kono) - This one
- プロジェクトを (purojekuto o) - Project
- 完成させました (kansei sasemashita) - We concluded
Watashi wa atarashii purojekuto o shikakeru tsumori desu
I intend to start a new project.
I'm going to set up a new project.
- 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun meaning "I"
- は (wa) - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case, "I"
- 新しい (atarashii) - adjective meaning "new"
- プロジェクト (purojekuto) - noun meaning "project"
- を (wo) - particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence, in this case, "project"
- 仕掛ける (shikakeru) - verb meaning "to begin" or "to begin"
- つもり (tsumori) - expression that indicates the intention to do something
- です (desu) - auxiliary verb that indicates the present tense and formality of the sentence
Kettei wa juuyou na purosesu desu
Decision making is an important process.
The decision is an important process.
- 決定 - decision
- は - topic particle
- 重要な - important
- プロセス - process
- です - verb ser/estar in the present
Kono purojekuto no seikō no kijun wa nan desu ka?
What is the success criterion of this project?
What are the successful criteria for this project?
- この - demonstrative pronoun meaning "this" or "this"
- プロジェクト - noun meaning "project"
- の - possessive particle that indicates ownership or belonging
- 成功 - noun meaning "success"
- の - possessive particle that indicates ownership or belonging
- 基準 - noun meaning "criterion" or "standard"
- は - topic particle indicating the main subject of the sentence
- 何 - interrogative pronoun meaning "what"
- です - auxiliary verb indicating a polite or polished way of speaking
- か - interrogative particle indicating a question
- ？ - punctuation mark indicating a question
Kono burōchi wa totemo utsukushii desu
This brooch is very beautiful.
This brooch is very beautiful.
- この - demonstrative pronoun "this"
- ブローチ - noun "brooch"
- は - topic particle
- とても - adverb "very"
- 美しい - adjective "beautiful"
- です - verb "to be" in polite form
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