Translation guide
The act of studying on one's own, without a teacher or formal class.
Describing the general practice of studying independently.
The most common and natural word for self-study. It implies learning without formal instruction.
彼は独学で日本語を勉強した。
He studied Japanese through self-study.
A more general phrase meaning 'to study by oneself'. It can be used in various contexts.
私は毎日自分で勉強しています。
I self-study every day.
A more formal or literary term for self-study, often used in written contexts.
独習用の教材を探しています。
I'm looking for self-study materials.
Referring to books, courses, or tools designed for independent learning.
Materials specifically for self-study.
この本は独学用の教材として最適です。
This book is ideal as a self-study resource.
Often used for textbooks or workbooks meant for self-study.
自習用テキストを買いました。
I bought a self-study textbook.
Emphasizing the method or approach of learning independently.
To learn through self-study. A natural verb phrase.
プログラミングを独学で学んでいます。
I'm learning programming through self-study.
A slightly more formal term for self-directed learning, often used in educational contexts.
自己学習の習慣をつけることが大切です。
It's important to develop a habit of self-study.
独学 is a noun that specifically means self-study without a teacher. 自分で勉強する is a verb phrase that simply means 'to study by oneself' and can be used more broadly, including for homework or review.
The direct translation '自己研究' (jiko kenkyū) is not used for self-study; it means 'self-research' and sounds unnatural in this context.