Japanese dictionary
How to say "teach" in Japanese
教えるおしえる · oshieru
To "teach" in Japanese is 教える (oshieru). Coaching or guiding someone is 指導する (shidō suru).
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Ways to say "teach" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 教えるおしえる · oshieru | To teach; to tell. |
| 指導するしどうする · shidō suru | To teach; to coach; to guide. |
| 講師こうし · kōshi | Instructor; lecturer. |
How to use it
教える also means "tell": 電話番号を教えてください.
"Teach me" is 教えてください.
Example sentences
- 子どもに英語を教えています。Kodomo ni Eigo o oshiete imasu.I teach English to children.
- この言葉の意味を教えてください。Kono kotoba no imi o oshiete kudasai.Please teach me what this word means.
- 新人の指導を担当しています。Shinjin no shidō o tantō shite imasu.I'm in charge of training new employees.
- 大学で講師をしています。Daigaku de kōshi o shite imasu.I'm an instructor at a university.
- 母が料理を教えてくれました。Haha ga ryōri o oshiete kuremashita.My mother taught me to cook.
- 連絡先を教えていただけますか。Renrakusaki o oshiete itadakemasu ka.Could you give me your contact information?
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Questions
Does 教える also mean tell?
Yes. 教える (oshieru) means to teach and also to tell or show information: 道を教えてください (Please tell me the way).
What is 講師?
講師 (kōshi) is an instructor or lecturer, at a university, school or seminar.
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