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自宅学習をする
jitaku gakushū o suru
study from home
新型コロナの影響で、多くの学生が自宅学習をするようになった。
Due to the impact of COVID-19, many students started studying from home.
neutral
To study or learn outside of a school or educational institution, typically at one's own residence.
パンデミック中は、多くの人が自宅学習を余儀なくされた。
During the pandemic, many people were forced to study from home.
自宅学習を続けることで、時間の管理が重要になってくる。
Continuing to study from home makes time management increasingly important.
Often associated with online classes, self-directed learning, or remote education settings.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Distinguish from '独学'
'自宅学習' implies studying at home, often with structured materials or online classes, while '独学' (self-study) emphasizes learning independently without formal instruction. Example: '彼は独学で日本語を勉強したが、自宅学習ではオンライン講座を利用した' (He studied Japanese on his own, but for studying from home, he used an online course).
Word Origin
自宅 (じたく, 'one's own home') + 学習 (がくしゅう, 'study/learning') + をする (verb phrase marker). The phrase emerged prominently during the COVID-19 pandemic as a common alternative to traditional in-person education.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in educational, workplace, or policy contexts. Often implies a structured approach to learning outside a school setting, sometimes with digital tools or online resources. Contrast with '独学' (self-study), which emphasizes independent learning without structured guidance.
Word Breakdown
自宅
one's own home
noun学習
study/learning
nounをする
to do (verb phrase marker)
grammatical particle + verb和英辞典