It is essential to learn Japanese vocabulary when studying the language. In addition to words borrowed from other languages, Japanese vocabulary is vast and diverse. Learning essential words and phrases, as well as specialized terminology and idiomatic expressions, is essential for effective communication in Japanese.
Japanese Vocabulary: 勉強 (benkyou)
Meaning: “study” or “to study.”
In academic and educational contexts, it is frequently used to describe academic or educational study, but it can also be used more generally to describe learning or studying.
Examples
- 勉強しなさい。 Study! [polite command]
- 勉強は大切よ。 “Study is important.”
- 法律を勉強する study law
- 勉強しなかった。 I didn’t study.
- 図書館で勉強する study at a library
- 私は勉強をする。 I [do] study.
- 経済学を勉強する study economics
- 勉強が大好きです。 I love studying.
- 勉強をするか遊ぶ。 To study or to play.
- 図書室で勉強した。 I studied in the library room.
- 学校で勉強をする。 I study at school.