教 kanji: meaning “teach”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N411 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- teach
- On'yomi
- キョウ
- Kun'yomi
- おし・える、おそ・わる
Picture story to remember 教
An old teacher (耂) raises a pointer (攵) to teach a child (子) the lesson.
Parts in this story:子
How to write 教: stroke order
教 is written with 11 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 教
- 教会きょうかいchurch
- 教えるおしえるto teach
Practice this kanji in the app
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