勉強

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nounBeginner
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

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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

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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

to admonish
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to encourage
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