Category: EducationPart of speech: nounDifficulty: Common

教育

/kyōiku/Roman

English meaning: Education

Japanese Definition

(日本語)

教育とは、知識・技能・価値観を習得させる過程である。日本の教育制度は規律・集団協力・学力向上を重視し、PISA(国際学力調査)では常に上位を占める。識字率ほぼ100%と理工系教育の充実が、日本の技術大国としての基盤を支えている。

English Definition

The process of acquiring knowledge and values. Japan's education system emphasizes discipline, group cooperation, and academic excellence. Japanese students consistently rank among the world's top performers in international assessments (PISA). Japan's near-100% literacy rate and strong STEM education underpin its technological success.

Example

日本の教育は規律と学力向上を重視しています。

In English: Japan's education emphasizes discipline and academic achievement.

Synonyms

  • 学習
  • 学校教育

Antonyms / Opposites

  • 無学
  • 文盲

Literary Heritage

而今の山水は、古仏の道現成なり

/Nikon no sansui wa, kobutsu no dō genjō nari/

The mountains and waters of this moment are the realization of the way of the ancient buddhas.

Dogen · Zen Buddhist Monk and Philosopher · 13th century CE

Shobogenzo (Treasury of the True Dharma Eye)

Shobogenzo, Chapter 'Sansuikyo', 1240 CE

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