学徒

gakuto

student

彼は大学の学徒として勉強に励んでいる。

He is studying hard as a university student.

formal

A student, especially one who is enrolled in a school or university.

戦時中、多くの学徒が軍事訓練を受けた。

During wartime, many students received military training.

The term is often used in formal or historical contexts, particularly in reference to students during wartime or in educational institutions.

Collocations

学徒動員student mobilization学徒兵student soldier

Synonyms

学生生徒

Related Phrases

学徒動員phrase

the mobilization of students for labor or military purposes, especially during wartime

学徒兵phrase

student soldiers, often referring to students conscripted into military service

Pro Tip

Historical Context

The term '学徒' was frequently used during World War II to refer to students who were mobilized for labor or military service.

Word Origin

Composed of '学' (gaku, meaning 'study' or 'learning') and '徒' (to, meaning 'person' or 'follower'), literally meaning 'one who studies' or 'one who follows learning'.

Usage Notes

While '学生' is more commonly used in modern contexts, '学徒' is often used in historical or formal contexts, particularly in reference to students during wartime or in specific educational settings.

Word Breakdown

学

study, learning

root

徒

person, follower

suffix

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