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教
教 (readings: きょう, おし, おそ; Japanese kanji) means “to teach / education”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 教室 (classroom).
What does 教 mean?
| Kanji | 教 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to teach / education |
| Readings | きょう, おし, おそ |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 教
教 is read きょう or おし or おそ depending on the word.
Example words with 教
| Example | 教室 (classroom) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14