English–Japanese

“guide” in Japanese

Japanese

Also目安 (meyasu) · ガイド (gaido) · 手引き (tebiki)

Pronunciation

Romajimichibiku

Example

先生が生徒を正しい方向へ導きます。sen sei ga sei to o tada shi i hō kō e michibi ki ma su

The teacher guides the students in the right direction.

Illustration for 導く (guide)

How to say “guide” in Japanese

“Guide” in Japanese is 導く (michibiku).

Describes giving direction or support that enables someone to reach a place, decision, or desired outcome.

Full entry for 導く: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 導く

先輩は経験を生かして新人を導いています。sen pai wa kei ken o i ka shi te shin jin o michibi i te i ma su

The senior employee is guiding the new employees by drawing on experience.

Tips for using 導く

  • In common phrases such as guide a discussion and guide students, guide extends beyond physical travel to describe helping a process reach a clear result.

Other Japanese words for “guide”

この表は料金の目安です。ko no hyō wa ryō kin no me yasu de su

This table is a guide to the cost.

旅行のガイドを読みます。ryo kō no ga i do o yo mi ma su

I read a travel guide.

初心者向けの手引きを読みます。sho shin sha mu ke no te bi ki o yo mi ma su

I read a handbook for beginners.

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