単語の導入
tango no dōnyū
The phrase "word introduction" in Japanese is 単語の導入 (tango no dōnyū).
This phrase is used specifically in educational contexts, such as lesson planning or teacher training, to refer to the stage of a lesson where new vocabulary is presented.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 単語 (tango) meaning 'word', の (no) a possessive particle and 導入 (dōnyū) meaning 'introduction' or 'implementation'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The particle の functions here to link the noun 'word' to the noun 'introduction', effectively making it 'introduction of words'.
How do you pronounce it?
tango no dōnyū
Did you know?
- The word 導入 (dōnyū) is commonly used in Japanese business and technology to describe the 'implementation' or 'adoption' of a new system or software. In a classroom, it signals the start of a new concept, but in an office, it refers to rolling out new technology.
- Japanese teachers often pair 単語の導入 with 定着 (teichaku), which literally means 'fixing' or 'settling' to describe the process of making vocabulary stick in a student's memory.
- The kanji for 'introduction' in 導入, specifically the character 導, means 'to guide' or 'to lead'. This implies that the teacher is not just presenting information, but actively 'guiding' the students toward the new knowledge.
Examples in context
- 先生は新しい単語を紹介してくださいました。The teacher introduced new vocabulary.
- 友達が新しい単語を教えてくれた。My friend taught me a new word.
- 単語の導入は、写真を使うと効果的です。Tango no dōnyū wa, shashin o tsukau to kōkateki desu.Using photos is effective for the word introduction.
- 今日の授業の単語の導入は、とてもスムーズでした。Kyō no jugyō no tango no dōnyū wa, totemo sumūzu deshita.The word introduction for today's lesson was very smooth.
- 単語の導入の仕方を教えてください。Tango no dōnyū no shikata o oshiete kudasai.Please teach me how to do the word introduction.
Example conversation
Two teachers are discussing their lesson plans in the staff room.
- 大翔 Hiroto美咲先生、今日の単語の導入はどうしましたか？Misaki-sensei, kyō no tango no dōnyū wa dō shimashita ka?Misaki, how did you handle the word introduction today?
- 美咲 Misakiジェスチャーを使って行いました。Jesuchā o tsukatte okonaimashita.I did it using gestures.
- 大翔 Hirotoそれは素晴らしいアイデアですね。Sore wa subarashii aidea desu ne.That is a wonderful idea.
- 美咲 Misaki大翔先生もぜひ試してみてください。Hiroto-sensei mo zehi tameshite mite kudasai.Hiroto, please try it yourself too.
