指導
Guidance, leadership, or instruction provided by someone with more knowledge or experience. It is commonly used in schools, sports, and workplaces to describe the act of coaching or mentoring others.
Examples
3 of 5先生に勉強の指導をしてもらいます。
I will have my teacher give me guidance on my studies.
適切なご指導を賜りますようお願い申し上げます。
We humbly request your appropriate guidance.
先輩の指導、ちょっと厳しいよね。
The senior's coaching is a bit strict, isn't it?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Look at the kanji: 指 (point) + 導 (lead). It literally means to point the way and lead someone there.
Quick Quiz
プロのコーチからテニスの( )を受けることになった。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 指導
Examples
先生に勉強の指導をしてもらいます。
everydayI will have my teacher give me guidance on my studies.
適切なご指導を賜りますようお願い申し上げます。
formalWe humbly request your appropriate guidance.
先輩の指導、ちょっと厳しいよね。
informalThe senior's coaching is a bit strict, isn't it?
大学院では指導教官の助言が不可欠である。
academicIn graduate school, advice from a research advisor is essential.
新入社員の指導計画を作成してください。
businessPlease create a guidance plan for the new employees.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
指導に当たる
to be in charge of instruction
指導力を発揮する
to demonstrate leadership skills
手厚い指導
thorough and kind guidance
Often Confused With
'Oshieru' is a general verb for 'to teach' facts, while 'Shido' implies a more formal, structured process of leading or coaching.
'Kunren' refers to physical or repetitive training/drills, whereas 'Shido' focuses on intellectual or professional guidance.
Usage Notes
It is most frequently used with the verb 'suru' (to guide) or 'ukeru' (to receive guidance). It implies a hierarchy where the guide has more authority or skill than the person being guided.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use it for simple directions (like giving street directions), but 'Shido' should be reserved for educational, professional, or skill-based contexts.
Memory Tip
Look at the kanji: 指 (point) + 導 (lead). It literally means to point the way and lead someone there.
Word Origin
Derived from Middle Chinese roots where 'Shi' means to point out with a finger and 'Do' means to lead or conduct.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In Japan, the concept of 'shido' is central to the senpai-kohai (senior-junior) relationship in sports clubs and companies.
Quick Quiz
プロのコーチからテニスの( )を受けることになった。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 指導
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