Meaning of 教養 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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教養JLPT 2
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Kana Readingきょうよう
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Romajikyōyō
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru, nouns which may take the genitive case particle `no`
- Meaning
- cultivation; refinement; culture; education
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Example Sentences
教養, きょうよう used in context
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多くの女性がより高い教養とキャリアを追求し、それ故に結婚と出産を先延ばしにしている。
Many women pursue higher education and careers, thus delaying marriage and childbirth.
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She is what is called a woman of culture.
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They sent their son to Europe to acquire culture.
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He was in the true sense of the word cultured.
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He is what is called a man of culture.
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全ての教養あるアメリカ人は最初かまたは最後にヨーロッパに行く。
All educated Americans, first or last, go to Europe.
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