Translation of Japanese word "教える" to English
教える
おしえる
[oshieru]
IPA: /oɕieɾɯ/
Meaning
VerbTo pass on knowledge to.
How to use
教える (oshieru) — 'to teach / tell / show'. Group 2 verb. おしえます (polite), おしえた (past). 教え方 (oshiekata) — teaching method. 〜を教えてください — Please tell me ~.
🇬🇧 English
to teach
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 教える
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): おしえる
Romaji Transcription: oshieru
Example Sentences
先生は学生に教える。
せんせい は がくせい に おしえる。
The teacher teaches the students.
彼女は子供に英語を教える。
かのじょ は こども に えいご を おしえる。
She teaches English to children.
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Common phrases
- 〜を教えてください— Please teach / tell me ~
- 教え方— teaching method / way of teaching
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Frequency rank: #53 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "教える" mean?▼
The Japanese word "教える" means "to teach" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "教える"?▼
The word "教える" is read as "おしえる" (oshieru). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
Can I see a usage guide or example with "教える"?▼
Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to the act of teaching or imparting knowledge or skills to others.".
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