勉強
benkyounoun★Beginner
formalinformal
Study or learning, often with effort and dedication
毎日勉強しています
I study every day
彼は大学で勉強している
He is studying at university
💡
Can refer to academic study or self-improvement through learning
Collocations
勉強するto study勉強会study group勉強の邪魔distraction from studying
Synonyms
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Related Phrases
勉強になるphrase
to be educational
勉強不足phrase
lack of study
💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
While '勉強' can mean any kind of learning, it's most commonly used for academic study
⚡Gold Rule
Verb Pairing
Always use 'する' with '勉強' when using it as a verb (勉強する)
📖Word Origin
From Middle Chinese 'mong4-kang3' meaning 'to admonish and encourage'
📝Usage Notes
Often used with the verb 'する' (to do) as in '勉強する' (to study)
Word Breakdown
勉
to admonish
root強
to encourage
root和英辞典