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躾
Meaning in Englishdiscipline, training
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What it means
What does 躾 mean? It denotes the practice of shaping behavior and manners through instruction and self-discipline, typically in parenting or etiquette contexts; it emphasizes guiding individuals to meet social norms.
Main meanings
- discipline and training in upbringing or education
- etiquette and good manners in social interaction
- habit formation through correction and guidance
How to use it
Used as a noun to denote the concept of upbringing and manners; in casual speech it refers to the training of children or animals, while in formal writing it may discuss social etiquette and personal discipline; the term appears with the noun form shitsuke and the verb 躾ける (shitsukeru).
Variants and close terms
- discipline and upbringing — shitsuke
- etiquette and manners — shitsuke
- education or training context — kyōiku
Composition
- 躾 is a single character; there is no straightforward sub-kanji breakdown for this meaning; the concept is conveyed by the whole kanji rather than by decomposing it into parts
Word class
Noun; suru-verb (動詞) 躾ける (shitsukeru)
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