(musical) intonation marks
doctor's degree; doctorate; PhD
doctoral dissertation; doctoral thesis
doctor of philosophy; PhD
doctoral degree (e.g. PhD) by thesis only
doctoral degree (e.g. PhD) after completing a course of study
professor specializing in the readings of kanji in classic Confucianist texts
(ritsuryo system) teacher responsible for training in astronomy, astrology, calendar-making, etc.
distinguished scholar; holder of a higher doctorate