noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
being in charge of; taking charge of
Refers to the role or act of being responsible for a class, subject, or group, especially in schools. Often used with する to mean 'to be in charge of' or 'to teach' a class.
彼は三年生のクラスを担任している。
He is in charge of the third-year class.
今年は数学を担
I will be teaching math this year.
noun
homeroom teacher; class teacher
Short for 担任教師, referring to the teacher responsible for a particular class or homeroom. Common in school settings.
See also: 担任教師
担任に進路の相談をした。
I consulted my homeroom teacher about my career path.