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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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