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Japanese

しどう
Meaning: guidance; leadership; instruction; coaching
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

教授から熱心な指導を受けている。
I am receiving enthusiastic guidance from my professor.
厳しい指導の下で練習に励む。
I train hard under strict guidance.
各生徒の理解度に合わせて個別指導を行う。
We provide individual instruction according to each student's level of understanding.
催眠療法は、専門家の指導のもとで行われる。
Hypnotherapy is carried out under the guidance of a specialist.
その教師の厳しい指導の中にも、磨揉遷革の思いがあった。
Even within that teacher's strict instruction, there was a wish to guide students toward better growth.

Usage Notes

Often used in educational, sports, or professional contexts for mentoring or instruction.

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