Translation guide
Expressing a passion for acquiring knowledge or studying. Japanese often uses set phrases or noun compounds rather than a direct translation.
Describing a person's inherent passion for learning new things, not tied to a specific subject.
Intellectual curiosity. A common and natural way to express a love of learning in a broad sense.
彼は知的好奇心が旺盛だ。
He has a strong love of learning.
Literally 'I like learning'. Simple, natural, and direct.
私は学ぶことが好きです。
I love learning.
Studious, eager to study. Often used to describe someone diligent in their studies.
彼女は勉強熱心な学生だ。
She is a student with a love of learning.
Desire to learn, love of learning. More formal and literary.
向学心に燃える若者
A young person burning with a love of learning
Specifically enjoying the act of studying, often in an academic context.
I like studying. The most straightforward way to express enjoyment of academic learning.
勉強が好きで、毎日図書館に行きます。
I love studying, so I go to the library every day.
I like scholarship/learning. Slightly more formal, implies a love for academic learning itself.
彼は学問が好きで、大学院に進んだ。
He loved learning and went on to graduate school.
Expressing a love of learning through reading and self-directed study.
I like reading books. Often implies a love of learning through reading.
読書が好きで、いろんな分野の本を読みます。
I love reading and read books on various subjects.
I like self-study. Emphasizes learning independently.
独学が好きで、オンラインでプログラミングを学んでいます。
I love self-directed learning and am studying programming online.
The concept of continuing to learn throughout life, often used in motivational or professional contexts.
Lifelong learning. A standard term used in education and policy.
生涯学習の精神を大切にしています。
I value the spirit of lifelong learning.
To continue learning. A verb phrase that expresses the action of lifelong learning.
いくつになっても学び続けたい。
I want to keep learning no matter how old I get.
There is no single Japanese word that directly translates 'love of learning'. Using 学習の愛 (がくしゅうのあい) would sound unnatural and overly literal. Instead, use phrases that describe the feeling or action.
学習の愛
love of learning (unnatural)
彼女の知的好奇心は周りの人々を刺激した。
Her love of learning inspired everyone around her.
学ぶことが好きだという気持ちは、自己成長に欠かせない。
A love of learning is essential for personal growth.