学

音読おんよみ: ガク

訓読くんよみ: まな

画数かくすう: 8 strokes

部首ぶしゅ: 子(こ)

Meaning

To learn / to study;
often related to education and academics.

  • 学年がくねん — school year / grade level
  • 学力がくりょく — academic ability
  • 学習がくしゅう — learning / study
  • 入学にゅうがく — school admission
  • 学者がくしゃ — scholar
  • 卒業そつぎょう — graduation
  • 大学だいがく — university / college
  • 小学校しょうがっこう — elementary school
  • 留学りゅうがく — study abroad

“学” is one of the most fundamental kanji for students. It’s widely used in words for schools, education systems, and fields of study.

The original form depicted a child under a roof — symbolizing the idea of learning or teaching in a place.

日本にほん日本語にほんごまなんでいます。
I’m studying Japanese in Japan.

大学だいがく音楽おんがく勉強べんきょうしています。
I’m studying music at university.

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学習がくしゅう:Learning / Study
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