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説教

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 説教

っきょう
~する Verb
Noun
Intransitive
Transitive
Freq #3978
1

sermon; preaching; homily

Examples
彼女に説教しても無駄である。
There is no use talking to her.
2

remonstration; scolding; lecturing

Kanji in this Word

14 strokes
Frequency: 326
JLPT N3
Grade 4

Meanings

opinion
theory
explanation
rumor

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セツ
ゼイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
と.く
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
さとし
とき
11 strokes
Frequency: 166
JLPT N3
Grade 2

Meanings

teach
faith
doctrine

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キョウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おし.える
おそ.わる
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
のり
ひさ
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