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N4 · 11 strokes · — · Irodori #184 · Elementary 1 L9
教
doctrine, faith, teach
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Readings
- On’yomi
- キョウ
- Kun’yomi
- おし・える、おそ・わる
Example words
教
きょう
-ism (religion)
教室
きょうしつ
classroom; lecture room
教育
きょういく
education; schooling
教会
きょうかい
church; congregation
Memory aids
Guided learn session →How to remember
Shape
A 11-stroke character meaning "doctrine" — picture the concept as you trace each stroke.
Components
Remember "doctrine" (教) by connecting it to its Irodori vocabulary context.
Anchor word
教える (おしえる) — your first meeting with this kanji in Irodori.
Readings
First learned in 教える (おしえる) — recall the word to unlock the reading. Kun'yomi: おし・える、おそ・わる — often used in native Japanese words (like 教える). On'yomi: キョウ — common in compound words (熟語).