love of learning; devotion to study
Describes a deep, sincere passion for scholarship and learning. Often used in formal or literary contexts to praise someone's studious nature.
He is known as a man of deep learning.
His devotion to study led to the success of his research.
devoted scholar; diligent student
Compound of 篤 (sincere, deep) and 学 (learning). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word has been used in literary Japanese to express profound scholarly devotion.