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直接教わる

chokusetsu osowaru
to learn directly from someone

先生から直接教わった方法で練習した

I practiced the method I learned directly from the teacher.


informal

to learn something directly from a person, often through personal instruction or guidance

彼は有名なシェフから直接教わった料理の技術を使っている

He uses cooking techniques he learned directly from a famous chef.

直接教わることで、より深く理解できる

By learning directly, you can understand more deeply.

This phrase emphasizes the direct transmission of knowledge or skills from a person, often implying a personal or one-on-one learning experience.

Collocations

直接教わる方法the method learned directly直接教わった技術the technique learned directly

Synonyms

直接習う直接学ぶ直接指導を受ける

Antonyms

間接的に学ぶ本を読んで学ぶ

Related Phrases

直接指導を受けるphrase
to receive direct instruction
直接経験するphrase
to experience directly

Pro Tip

Emphasis on Direct Learning

This phrase is often used to highlight the value of learning directly from a person rather than from books or other indirect sources.

Gold Rule

Context Matters

Use this phrase when referring to personal, hands-on learning experiences, especially in skills or knowledge that benefit from direct instruction.

Word Origin

Combination of 直接 (chokusetsu, meaning 'direct') and 教わる (osowaru, meaning 'to be taught').

Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used to describe learning a skill or knowledge directly from an expert or experienced person, often in a personal or hands-on manner.

Word Breakdown

直接
direct
prefix
+
教わる
to be taught
verb
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