薫陶（くんとう）
JLPT N2 · noun
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, then stays high with no drop
Meaning: moral influence/upbringing
Example sentences
- 彼は名師の薫陶を受けた。 — He was nurtured under the guidance of a great teacher.
- 薫陶を受けて人として成長する。 — Through his mentor's influence, he grows as a person.
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