English–Japanese
“general knowledge” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikyōyō
Example
私は幅広い教養を身につけたいです。watashi wa haba hiro i kyō yō o mi ni tsu ke ta i de su
I want to gain broad general knowledge.
How to say “general knowledge” in Japanese
“General knowledge” in Japanese is 教養 (kyōyō).
Describes the broad knowledge and cultivated understanding that help a person grasp many subjects and social matters.
Example sentences with 教養
幅広い教養があると、いろいろな話題について話せます。haba hiro i kyō yō ga a ru to i ro i ro na wa dai ni tsu i te hana se ma su
With broad general knowledge, you can talk about many different topics.
Tips for using 教養
- English education often means organized teaching or schooling, while 教養 (kyōyō) can describe the breadth of knowledge and understanding that a person develops through learning.