English–Japanese

“teaching” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajioshie

Example

祖父の教えを今も覚えています。so fu no oshi e o ima mo obo e te i ma su

I still remember my grandfather's lessons.

Illustration for 教え (teaching)

How to say “teaching” in Japanese

“Teaching” in Japanese is 教え (oshie).

It is guidance or knowledge handed down so that another person can learn or follow a principle.

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

Example sentences with 教え

私は先生から教えを受けて、料理が上達しました。watashi wa sen sei ka ra oshi e o u ke te ryō ri ga jō tatsu shi ma shi ta

After receiving instruction from my teacher, I improved my cooking.

Tips for using 教え

  • In conversations about mentors, 教え (oshie) often refers to a principle remembered and followed, giving the word a personal tone beyond classroom study.

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