English–Japanese

“learn from” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiminarau

Example

先輩の話し方を見習います。sen pai no hana shi kata o mi nara i ma su

I learn from the way my senior speaks.

Illustration for 見習う (learn from)

How to say “learn from” in Japanese

“Learn from” in Japanese is 見習う (minarau).

Describes learning by watching a model and using that person's way of acting as a guide for one's own conduct.

Full entry for 見習う: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 見習う

経験豊富な人の判断の仕方を見習うと、困ったときに落ち着いて考えられます。kei ken hō fu na hito no han dan no shi kata o mi nara u to koma tta to ki ni o chi tsu i te kanga e ra re ma su

If you learn from how experienced people make decisions, you can think calmly when you are in trouble.

Tips for using 見習う

  • 見習う (minarau) often describes adopting a concrete way of speaking, working, or behaving, rather than merely learning a fact about someone.

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