説せっ教きょう
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Meanings
Noun
Suru verb
Transitive verb
Intransitive verb
1. sermon; preaching; homily
2. remonstration; scolding; lecturing
Kanji used
Pitch accent
せっきょう
せっきょう
Used in vocabulary
説せっ教きょう泥どろ棒ぼう
preaching burglar; burglar who preaches at the victim about the methods of preventing similar crimes
Noun
説せっ教きょう坊ぼう主ず
tub-thumping preacher; preacher (priest) who is good at delivering a sermon; pulpiteer
Noun
Examples14
There is no use talking to her.
His lecture is very long.
To preach is easier than to practice.
I'm fed up with him always preaching to me.
The main duty of a priest is to preach in church.
The minister inspired us with a marvelous sermon.