Japanese word

教え

Pronunciation

Romajioshie

Meaning

  • nounteaching

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 教えを守るoshi e o mamo ru

    follow the teachings

  • 教えを受けるoshi e o u ke ru

    receive instruction

Similar words

教訓kyōkun: A principle learned from experience or taught to guide future behavior.
教示kyōji: Information or instruction given to clarify a matter or show how to do something.

Definition in Japanese

人に知識や道理を伝えて導くこと。また伝えられた知識や心得。hito ni chi shiki ya dō ri o tsuta e te michibi ku ko to ma ta tsuta e ra re ta chi shiki ya kokoro e

Word origin

The native Japanese noun 教え (oshie) is formed from 教える (oshieru), "to teach," by using the verb's stem as a noun.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • lessonnoun

Related words

  • 教え方oshiekataway of teachingnoun

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