教わる

おそわる

To be taught, to learn from

N3verb·osowaru

How to remember it

The receptive counterpart of 教える — you receive the teaching.

Example sentences

  • 母に料理を教わった。

    ははによりょうりをおそわった。

    I was taught cooking by my mother.

  • 先生に数学を教わっている。

    せんせいにすうがくをおそわっている。

    I am being taught math by my teacher.

Usage

Focuses on receiving instruction; particle に marks the teacher.

Related words

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