教育

• Reading: きょういく
• Romaji: kyouiku
• Kanji breakdown: 教 (kyou) — teach, instruct; 育 (iku) — raise, nurture, grow
• Pronunciation: /kjoː.i.kɯ/

Meaning

Education; schooling; training. The process of teaching or raising someone to develop knowledge and character.

Functions as a noun or する verb (教育する). Covers formal schooling, home upbringing, and professional training. Japan places high cultural value on 教育, and the word is used across contexts from parenting discussions to national policy.

Examples

1. 日本の教育はとても厳しいと言われている。 Japanese education is said to be very strict.
2. 親は子供の教育について真剣に考えている。 Parents are seriously thinking about their children's education.
3. この会社は社員の教育に力を入れている。 This company puts a lot of effort into employee training.

Usage Guide

Context: school, parenting, society

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Compound of 教 (kyou, teach) and 育 (iku, raise/nurture). Together they express the dual nature of education: imparting knowledge and fostering growth.

Cultural Context

Era: Classical

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal