習得
彼は新しいスキルを習得した
He acquired new skills
The act of acquiring or mastering a skill, knowledge, or ability through learning or practice
このプログラムは言語習得に役立つ
This program is helpful for language acquisition
彼は数ヶ月で日本語を習得した
He mastered Japanese in a few months
Often used in educational or professional contexts to describe the process of learning something thoroughly
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Common Usage
習得 is often used with specific skills or knowledge (e.g., 言語習得 for language acquisition).
Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
In formal contexts, 習得 is preferred over more casual terms like 習う (narau).
Word Origin
From Chinese characters 習 (learn) + 得 (acquire), combining to mean the process of learning and acquiring knowledge or skills
Usage Notes
While similar to 習熟 (shūjuku), 習得 emphasizes the process of acquisition rather than the state of mastery. Often used in formal or educational contexts.