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先生に教わる

sensei ni oshiewaru
phrase★Intermediate— to learn from a teacher
formal

to learn or be taught by a teacher or instructor

彼はピアノを先生に教わっています

He is learning piano from his teacher.

このクラスでは、先生に教わることが多い

In this class, we often learn directly from the teacher.

💡

This phrase emphasizes the act of learning directly from a teacher, often in a formal educational setting.

Collocations

先生に教わるto learn from a teacher直接教わるto learn directly

Synonyms

先生から学ぶ教師から習う

Antonyms

独学する自分で学ぶ

Related Phrases

先生に習うphrase
to learn from a teacher (more formal)
独学するphrase
to study independently

💡Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal

先生に教わる is more formal than 先生から学ぶ, which is also common.

⚡Gold Rule

Usage Context

This phrase is typically used when referring to structured learning environments like schools or formal lessons.

📖Word Origin

Combination of 先生 (teacher) + に (particle indicating direction) + 教わる (to be taught)

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in educational contexts to describe learning from a teacher rather than self-study.

Word Breakdown

先生
teacher
noun
+
に
direction particle
particle
+
教わる
to be taught
verb
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