How to Say ‘To tell; to teach’ in Japanese
教える
oshieru
[oshieru]
💬 Usage Tip: In requests like [教えてください], [教える] changes to [教えて]. This [て] form is what you use before [ください] to ask someone to do something: [見せてください] = "please show me."
Phrase Breakdown
教える
oshieru
[oshieru]
to teach
A verb meaning to teach or instruct someone. It can also mean to tell someone information.
面接で自分の強みを教えることが大切です。
It is important to explain your strengths in an interview.
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