JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
教 — teach
- Reading
- キョウ・おし.える・おそ.わる
- Meaning
- teach; faith; doctrine
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
教 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is キョウ・おし.える・おそ.わる and it means teach; faith; doctrine. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
教 appears in everyday japanese words such as 宣教 (religious mission), 教え (teachings) and 教員 (teaching staff).
Japanese words containing 教
Frequently asked questions
What does 教 mean in Japanese?
教 means teach; faith; doctrine in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 教 read?
教 is read キョウ・おし.える・おそ.わる. Reading it inside real words — 宣教 and 教え and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 教 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 教 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 教 in a word?
A common word containing 教 is 宣教 (せんきょう) — "religious mission". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 教 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 教 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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