Translation and Meaning of: 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.

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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.

Related words

プログラム

puroguramu

program

フロント

huronto

front

ブローチ

buro-chi

brooch

エプロン

epuron

apron

アプローチ

apuro-chi

approach (in golf)

プラン

puran

plan

フィルム

fyirumu

film (roll of)

ブラウス

burausu

blouse

トレーニング

tore-ningu

training

ドライバー

doraiba-

driver; screwdriver

プロ

Romaji: puro
Kana: プロ
Type: Noun
L: jlpt-n3

Translation / Meaning: professional

Meaning in English: professional

Definition: Professional.

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How to Write in Japanese - (プロ) puro

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Example Sentences - (プロ) puro

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私はこのプロジェクトの受け持ちをしています。

Watashi wa kono purojekuto no ukemochi o shiteimasu

I am responsible for this project.

I am in charge of this project.

私 (watashi) - personal pronoun that means "I"
は (wa) - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case "I"
この (kono) - demonstrative pronoun that means "this"
プロジェクト (purojekuto) - noun meaning "project"
の (no) - particle that indicates possession, in this case "of the project"
受け持ち (ukemochi) - noun meaning "responsibility"
を (wo) - particle indicating the direct object of the sentence, in this case "responsibility"
しています (shiteimasu) - verb meaning "I'm taking over"

私はプログラミングに打ち込んでいます。

Watashi wa puroguramingu ni uchikonde imasu

I'm focused on programming.

I'm in programming.

私 (watashi) - personal pronoun that means "I"
は (wa) - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case "I"
プログラミング (puroguramingu) - programação
に (ni) - particle that indicates action towards something, in this case "dedication to programming"
打ち込んでいます (uchikondeimasu) - verb meaning "to be dedicated to" or "to be immersed in", conjugated in the present continuous

私は新しいプロジェクトの構想を考えています。

Watashi wa atarashii purojekuto no kōsō o kangaete imasu

I'm thinking of ideas for a new project.

I'm thinking of a new project.

私 (watashi) - personal pronoun that means "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"
の (no) - particle indicating possession or relationship between nouns, in this case, "of the project"
構想 (kousou) - noun meaning "conception" or "idea"
を (wo) - particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence, in this case, "thinking about a new project conception"
考えています (kangaeteimasu) - verb meaning "to be thinking", conjugated in the present continuous polite

私はこのプロジェクトで新しい技術を用いるつもりです。

Watashi wa kono purojekuto de atarashii gijutsu o mochiiru tsumori desu

I intend to use new technologies in this project.

私 - Japanese personal pronoun that means "I"
は - topic particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
この - demonstrative pronoun in Japanese that means "this"
プロジェクト - Japanese noun that means "project"
で - Particle that indicates the place where the action occurs
新しい - 新しい (atarashii)
技術 - Japanese noun that means "technology"
を - Particle indicating the direct object of the sentence
用いる - Japanese verb that means "to use"
つもり - Japanese expression that means "to intend"
です - linking verb that indicates the state or condition

私は新しいプロジェクトを手掛ける予定です。

Watashi wa atarashii purojekuto o tegakeru yotei desu

I am planning to take on a new project.

I intend to work on a new project.

私 - The personal pronoun that means "I" in Japanese.
は - topic particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
新しい - adjective meaning "new"
プロジェクト - noun meaning "project"
を - direct object particle indicating the object of the action
手掛ける - verb that means "to deal with" or "to take on"
予定 - Noun that means "plan" or "schedule"
です - verb to be in the present, which indicates the affirmation of the sentence

私たちは力を合わせてこのプロジェクトを完成させます。

Watashitachi wa chikara o awasete kono purojekuto o kansei sasemasu

Let's join our forces to complete this project.

We will work together to complete this project.

私たちは - "We"
力を合わせて - "Joining forces"
この - "This"
プロジェクトを - "Project"
完成させます - "We will complete"

私たちはこのプロジェクトで素晴らしい成果を出すことができました。

Watashitachi wa kono purojekuto de subarashii seika o dasu koto ga dekimashita

We managed to get great results on this project.

私たちは - Personal pronoun "we"
この - demonstrative adjective "this"
プロジェクト - noun "project"
で - Particle that indicates the place where the action occurs
素晴らしい - adjective "wonderful"
成果 - noun "result"
を - Particle indicating the direct object of the action.
出す - "to produce"
ことが - particle indicating action or event
できました - verb "to be able to"

私の部門は新しいプロジェクトに取り組んでいます。

Watashi no bumon wa atarashii purojekuto ni torikunde imasu

My department is working on a new project.

私の部門 - "Watashi no bumon" means "my department" in Japanese.
は - "wa" is a Japanese grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence.
新しい - "atarashii" means "new" in Japanese.
プロジェクト - "purojekuto" is a word in Japanese that means "project".
に - "ni" is a Japanese grammatical particle that indicates the direction or target of an action.
取り組んでいます - "torikundeimasu" is a verbal form in Japanese that means "we are working hard."