Stroke Order
Meaning
Teach, Faith, Doctrine
On'yomi (音読み)
きょう
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
おし.える, おそ.わる
Stroke Count
11 strokes

教 in useful words

Learn the character in complete words, because its pronunciation can change with context. Read each word aloud, connect it with the meaning, and then cover the reading to test yourself.

教室きょうしつ
classroom; lecture room
教育きょういく
education; schooling; training; instruction; teaching; upbringing
教授きょうじゅ
professor
宗教しゅうきょう
religion; religious affiliation; belief; faith; creed

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