noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
moral education; character building; discipline
Formal term for the cultivation of character through education and training, often used in academic or literary contexts. Implies a gradual, nurturing influence.
彼は師の薫陶を受けて立派な学者になった。
He became a fine scholar under the moral guidance of his teacher.
この学校では生徒の薫陶に力を入れている。
This school puts effort into the character development of its students.