Meaning
To learn / to study;
often related to education and academics.
- 学年 — school year / grade level
- 学力 — academic ability
- 学習 — learning / study
- 入学 — school admission
- 学者 — scholar
- 卒業 — graduation
- 大学 — university / college
- 小学校 — elementary school
- 留学 — 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.
日本で 日本語を 学んでいます。
I’m studying Japanese in Japan.
大学で 音楽を 勉強しています。
I’m studying music at university.