Translation guide
The English word 'study' can refer to the act of learning, a detailed investigation, a room for reading, or a musical composition. This guide helps learners choose the right Japanese expression for each meaning.
I study Japanese.
He is studying the problem.
The general act of studying, learning, or doing schoolwork.
The most common and general verb for studying a subject, especially for school or self-improvement.
I study Japanese every day.
I have to study for the exam.
A slightly more formal or literary verb meaning 'to learn' or 'to study', often implying deeper understanding or acquisition of knowledge.
A formal term for studying or learning, often used in educational or technical contexts.
Learning a new language is fun.
A phrase meaning 'to work hard at one's studies', often used in formal or encouraging contexts.
To examine a subject in detail, often for academic or professional purposes.
The standard verb for conducting research or scholarly investigation.
A private room in a house used for reading, writing, or academic work.
A traditional Japanese study or home office, often associated with scholars or writers.
A piece of music written to help a performer practice a particular technique.
勉強する is the most common for daily study. 学ぶ implies deeper learning or acquisition of wisdom. 学習する is formal and often used in educational contexts.
Studying Japanese is fun.
I need to study for the test.
I learned a lot from history.
He studies hard until late every night.
He is studying a cure for cancer.
We need to study this problem in detail.
A general verb for looking into something, checking facts, or doing research. Less formal than 研究する.
I looked up the meaning of that word in the dictionary.
To investigate or survey, often used for official inquiries, market research, or field studies.
They are investigating the cause of the accident.
My father is reading a book in his study.
A more casual term for a study room, literally 'study room'.
The children are doing their homework in the study room.
The standard term for a musical study or étude.
It's difficult to play Chopin's études.
The loanword 'étude', commonly used in classical music contexts.
This étude is perfect for finger practice.
失敗から学ぶことが多い。
There is much to learn from failure.
When 'study' means academic or scientific research, use 研究する instead. 勉強する sounds like schoolwork.
He studies physics (as a researcher).
She studies marine biology.