Japanese word

教材

Pronunciation

Romajikyōzai

Meaning

  • nounteaching materials

Example

先生は新しい教材を使います。sen sei wa atara shi i kyō zai o tsuka i ma su

The teacher uses new teaching materials.

Illustration for 教材 (teaching materials)

More examples

この動画は教材として利用できます。ko no dō ga wa kyō zai to shi te ri yō de ki ma su

This video can be used as teaching material.

Core concept

Refers to something that supports the process of explaining, practicing, or understanding a subject.

Common phrases

  • 教材を使うkyō zai o tsuka u

    use teaching materials

  • 教材を作るkyō zai o tsuku ru

    create teaching materials

  • 教材を選ぶkyō zai o era bu

    choose teaching materials

Similar words

教科書kyōkasho: A book that systematically explains the content of a subject for learners.
教具kyōgu: A physical tool or object used to make teaching or demonstration easier.
教本kyōhon: A book designed to teach a specific subject through explanations and exercises.

Definition in Japanese

教えたり学んだりするために使う資料や用具。oshi e ta ri mana n da ri su ru ta me ni tsuka u shi ryō ya yō gu

Word origin

The noun 教材 (kyōzai) is formed from 教 (kyō, "teach") and 材 (zai, "material"), combining the ideas of instruction and usable resources.

Usage tips

  • 教材 (kyōzai) is broader than 教科書 (kyōkasho), because a textbook is only one possible type of teaching material.

Related words

  • 教材化kyōzaikaadaptation for teachingnoun

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