Translation guide
The English word 'teaching' can refer to the profession, the act of instructing, or the content being taught. In Japanese, different words and phrases are used depending on the context. This guide helps you choose the most natural expression.
I love teaching.
Teaching is a rewarding profession.
Referring to teaching as a career, especially in schools.
Refers to the teaching profession, especially in formal education. Often used in contexts like 'teaching license' or 'teaching career'.
He entered the teaching profession.
Means 'teacher' as an occupation. Can be used to talk about teaching as a job, but focuses on the person rather than the abstract profession.
Describing the process of teaching someone something.
The most direct and common way to express 'teaching' as an action. Uses the verb 教える (to teach) nominalized with こと.
Referring to a set of ideas, principles, or lessons.
Refers to teachings, precepts, or lessons, often from a religious or philosophical context. Can also mean 'what one has been taught'.
Referring to pedagogy or teaching methods.
教えること (oshieru koto) is the act of teaching, while 教育 (kyōiku) is the broader concept of education. Use 教えること for specific instances of teaching, and 教育 for systemic or formal education.
Teaching math to children is difficult.
Her teaching style is very effective.
My dream is to become a teacher.
Teaching English is fun.
Refers to education in a broader sense, including schooling and upbringing. More formal than 教えること.
Education is the foundation of society.
Means guidance, coaching, or instruction. Often used in sports, clubs, or workplace training.
I improved thanks to his teaching.
Formal term for teaching, often used in academic contexts. Also means 'professor'. Not common in everyday speech.
Study teaching methods.
the teachings of Buddha
Means a moral lesson or teaching derived from an experience. Often used in phrases like 'lesson learned'.
I learned a teaching from this failure.
The academic study of education and teaching methods.
I majored in teaching at university.
Teaching methodology, especially in language education.
Try a new teaching method.
日本の教育制度について話す。
Talk about the Japanese education system.
The loanword ティーチング (tīchingu) is rarely used in natural Japanese. Stick to native Japanese expressions like 教えること or 教育.
He has 20 years of teaching experience.