教える
おしえる
JLPT N5 · vocab_verbMeaning
to teach, to tell
Examples
道を教えてください。
Please tell me the way.
Related Kanji
📖 How to Use
「教える」is a verb meaning "to teach, to tell." Practice conjugating it: polite form (〜ます), negative (〜ません), and te-form (〜て).
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
A common mistake with 「教える」is mixing up plain form and polite form. On JLPT, both appear — know both.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい2 & もんだい3
Verbs like 「教える」appear in grammar questions where you need to choose the correct conjugated form.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「教える」mean in Japanese?+
「教える」means "to teach, to tell". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_verb" category.
How do you read 「教える」?+
「教える」is read as「おしえる」.
Is 「教える」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「教える」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「教える」?+
道を教えてください。 — Please tell me the way.
Practice 「教える」 with spaced repetition