Translation guide
The English verb "educate" covers a range of meanings from formal schooling to raising awareness. In Japanese, different words and phrases are used depending on whether you mean providing academic education, teaching life skills, raising children, or informing the public.
To give someone a formal education, typically at a school or institution.
The most direct equivalent for formal education. Often used in official or academic contexts.
The government has a responsibility to educate all children.
Literally 'make someone receive education'. Used when talking about providing education for someone, especially children.
She wants to give her children a good education.
To instruct someone in a particular area, not necessarily in a formal school setting.
To nurture and instill moral or social values, often used for parenting.
Specifically refers to disciplining or teaching manners to children. Not used for academic education.
Parents should properly educate (discipline) their children.
Broad term for raising children, including physical and emotional development. Less specific to discipline.
To raise awareness or provide information on a topic, often through campaigns or media.
When talking about raising children with good manners, do not use 教育する (kyōiku suru). Instead, use しつける (shitsukeru) or 育てる (sodateru). 教育する sounds too formal and academic for parenting contexts.
彼女は三人の子供を育てた。
She educated (raised) three children.
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