指導する · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 指導する | 指導しない |
| Polite | 指導します | 指導しません |
| Past polite | 指導しました | 指導しませんでした |
| Past | 指導した | 指導しなかった |
| Te-form | 指導して | 指導しないで |
| Desire | 指導したい | 指導したくない |
| Potential | 指導できる | 指導できない |
| Passive | 指導される | 指導されない |
| Causative | 指導させる | 指導させない |
| Causative passive | 指導させられる | 指導させられない |
| Volitional | 指導しよう | |
| Polite volitional | 指導しましょう | |
| Imperative | 指導しろ | 指導するな |
| Conditional | 指導すれば | 指導しなければ |
| Tara conditional | 指導したら | 指導しなかったら |
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
guidance; instruction; coaching; leadership
Broadly used for teaching, directing, or leading someone in a skill, study, or activity. Often implies a structured or authoritative relationship, such as teacher–student, coach–player, or supervisor–subordinate.
先生が生徒に勉強の仕方を指導した。
The teacher instructed the students on how to study.
彼は若手社員の指導にあたっている。
He is in charge of coaching the younger employees.
shido (minor penalty in judo)
A technical term in judo for a minor rule violation, resulting in a penalty. Not used outside martial arts contexts.
試合中に指導を受けると、相手にポイントが入る。
If you receive a shido during a match, the opponent gets a point.
The teacher enthusiastically coached the new students.
He was given a shido penalty for the foul.
He improved after receiving guidance from his coach.
The players followed the coach's guidance.
When in trouble, he sought guidance from his senior.
指導 is the broad, native Japanese term for guidance or teaching, while コーチング specifically refers to a Western-style coaching methodology.
指導 carries an educational, guiding nuance, whereas 監督 is broader and includes authoritative oversight of work or conduct.
指導 emphasizes ongoing coaching or mentoring, whereas 訓示 is a one-time formal address handed down from a superior.
指導 focuses on teaching and instruction, whereas 誘導 is about guiding movement or thought without necessarily imparting knowledge.
指導 is formal, structured coaching (e.g. by a teacher or coach), whereas 手引き is more casual, everyday assistance or an introductory guide.
指導 implies active coaching or instruction over time, whereas ガイダンス is a one-off session giving direction or information.
指導 focuses on coaching, mentoring, or leading someone to improve, whereas 教示 is about conveying specific information or instructions.
指導 is about instructing or coaching someone's development, whereas 先導 is about physically or symbolically leading a group forward.
指導する is a more formal word for guiding or coaching someone's skills or conduct, whereas 教える is the everyday general word for teaching.
指導 is a broad term for guidance or coaching in any context, while 教習 is narrower, referring to structured, often institutional lessons like driving school.
指導する is used for teaching or coaching someone with expertise, whereas 導く is broader and can describe guiding toward any goal, not just instruction.
指導 implies ongoing teaching or coaching toward a goal, whereas 助言 is a single piece of advice or suggestion.
指導 is ordinary guidance or coaching without any implication of secrecy, unlike 伝授 which stresses transmitting esoteric or exclusive knowledge.
counseling office; guidance room
teaching plan; guidance plan