N1
くんとう (kunto)
薫陶
training; instruction; edification; moral guidance (often implies subtle, long-term influence, like a mentor)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Implies nurturing and guiding someone's character or skills, often by a respected elder or teacher, with a focus on moral and intellectual development. It's a more formal and profound term than simple "teaching." (尊敬する師や先輩からの、人格や学識を育むような指導や教育。単なる知識の伝達よりも、人格形成や人間としての成長を促す意味合いが強い。)
📝 Example Sentences
彼は恩師の薫陶を受けて、立派な学者になった。
He received instruction and guidance from his respected mentor and became an excellent scholar.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "薫陶"!
若い研究者たちは、教授の_______を仰ぎながら成長していった。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「薫陶」は、特に人格や学識を育むような、影響力の大きい指導を指します。
English: 「薫陶」 refers to influential guidance, especially that which fosters character and scholarship.
English: 「薫陶」 refers to influential guidance, especially that which fosters character and scholarship.
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