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Word of the Day - oshieru

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Word of the Day:

oshieru

Pronunciation:

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Meaning:

to teach; to give lessons; to instruct; to show

Japanese characters:

教える (おしえる)

Example:

Chichi wa chuugakkou de eigo o oshieteiru.
父は中学校で英語を教えている。

Translaiton:

My dad teaches English at a junior high school.

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