勉強 — 日本語 to English Context Definition

勉強

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noun★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

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Can refer to academic study or self-improvement through learning

勉強するto study勉強会study group勉強の邪魔distraction from studying

勉強になるphrase

to be educational

勉強不足phrase

lack of study

While '勉強' can mean any kind of learning, it's most commonly used for academic study

Always use 'する' with '勉強' when using it as a verb (勉強する)

From Middle Chinese 'mong4-kang3' meaning 'to admonish and encourage'

Often used with the verb 'する' (to do) as in '勉強する' (to study)

勉

to admonish

root

強

to encourage

root

✎ Noted on May 2, 2026JA → EN