Ajarn /AH-JAHN/
Ajarn (Thai: อาจารย์, pronounced AH-JAHN) is a Muay Thai culture term. Master teacher, a step above kru. Used for senior instructors with long lineages, and in wider Thai society for university lecturers and respected monks. It is also written Arjan, Achan and Ajahn. Related terms: Kru and Wai Kru. Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between transliteration systems.
Meaning
- Ajarnอาจารย์
- Master teacher, a step above kru. Used for senior instructors with long lineages, and in wider Thai society for university lecturers and respected monks.
| Term | Ajarn |
|---|---|
| Thai script | อาจารย์ |
| Pronunciation (approx.) | AH-JAHN |
| Also written | Arjan, Achan, Ajahn |
| Category | Culture |
Sources: hayabusafight.com ↗ · muay-thai-santai.com ↗
Guides that use “Ajarn”
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Questions about Ajarn
What does Ajarn mean in Muay Thai?
Master teacher, a step above kru. Used for senior instructors with long lineages, and in wider Thai society for university lecturers and respected monks.
How do you pronounce Ajarn?
Ajarn is pronounced roughly AH-JAHN. Thai is tonal, so listen to a trainer or native speaker for the exact tone.
How is Ajarn written in Thai?
In Thai script it is written อาจารย์.
What are other spellings of Ajarn?
It is also written Arjan, Achan and Ajahn. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Ajarn?
Related terms: Kru and Wai Kru.
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