Quick answer
教 is the kanji for "Teach". It is a JLPT N4 kanji. The main reading is おし.える (oshieru). Stroke-order practice is available below.
Meaning
Teach
Also : Doctrine · Faith
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
11 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 教 represents 'TEACH'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of teach.
On-reading: きょう — remember this sound by associating it with teach. Kun-reading: おし.える.
Example Sentences
学校で数学を教えています。
がっこうですうがくをおしえています。
I teach mathematics at school.
使い方を教えてください。
つかいかたをおしえてください。
Please teach me how to use it.
Vocabulary using 教
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Last updated Jun 18, 2026
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