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[そ(素)·よう(養)]
soyou
noun

English Meaning(s) for 素養

noun
  1. grounding (in a skill or subject); knowledge; training; achievements; attainments; accomplishments
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Meanings for each kanji in 素養

» elementary; principle; naked; uncovered
» foster; bring up; rear; develop; nurture

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Sample Sentences for 素養

Papa had a classical education.
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The fact that educated Americans in general no longer share understandable background knowledge is a chief cause of their inability to communicate effectively.
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