Conjugation
Tap for 教える (teach)
Tap for 教わる (learn)
- 教育 — education
- 教師 — teacher
- 教会 — church
- 宗教 — religion
- 教授 — professor
- 説教 — sermon, lecture, scolding
Compound Verbs - tap to expand
- 教え合う — to teach each other
- 教え込む — to train thoroughly; to instill
- 教え導く — to guide; to enlighten
- 教え諭す — to admonish; to instruct carefully
The character 教 combines the elements for "filial piety" and "action" or "strike," indicating teaching by example and discipline. It conveys instruction, learning, and religious teachings passed on through generations.
