How to say 'Culture' or 'Education' in Japanese | 教養

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Meaning

Culture, Education

Reading

Kanji

教Teach 養Foster

Explanation

The Japanese noun '教養 (きょうよう)' refers to a broad sense of education or cultural refinement. It encompasses not only formal education but also general knowledge, intellectual cultivation, and cultural awareness. This term is often used to describe someone who is well-educated and possesses a wide range of knowledge. For example: He has a lot of education「彼は教養がある」(かれはきょうようがある). Reading books is important for gaining culture「本を読むことは教養を身につけるために重要だ」(ほんをよむことはきょうようをみにつけるためにじゅうようだ). The word can also imply a sense of sophistication and depth of understanding in various fields.

Part Of Speech

noun

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Frequency

5182

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