English–Japanese
“learn” in Japanese
How to say “learn” in Japanese
“Learn” in Japanese is 学ぶ (manabu).
Describes taking in knowledge or skill through study, practice, or experience until it becomes part of one's ability.
Example sentences with 学ぶ
学校で新しいことを学びます。gak kō de atara shi i ko to o mana bi ma su
I learn new things at school.
子どもたちは遊びながら学びます。ko do mo ta chi wa aso bi na ga ra mana bi ma su
Children learn while playing.
Tips for using 学ぶ
- In everyday conversation, 学ぶ (manabu) can describe learning from books, classes, or personal experience, so it is broader than studying in a classroom.
Other Japanese words for “learn”
私は先生に英語を習います。watashi wa sen sei ni ei go o nara i ma su
I learn English from my teacher.
新しい言葉を覚えます。atara shi i koto ba o obo e ma su
I learn new words.
先生に日本語を教わります。sen sei ni nihon go o oso wa ri ma su
I learn Japanese from my teacher.
本を読んで、新しい知識を身に着けます。hon o yo n de atara shi i chi shiki o mi ni tsu ke ma su
I learn new things by reading books.