Japanese word

修学

Pronunciation

Romajishūgaku

Meaning

  • nounstudy

Example

海外で修学します。kai gai de shū gaku shi ma su

I pursue my studies abroad.

Illustration for 修学 (study)

More examples

長期的な目標を持って修学することが大切です。chō ki teki na moku hyō o mo tte shū gaku su ru ko to ga tai setsu de su

It is important to study with long-term goals in mind.

Core concept

Describes deliberately pursuing learning in an organized or sustained way.

Common phrases

  • 海外で修学するkai gai de shū gaku su ru

    study abroad

  • 修学旅行に参加するshū gaku ryo kō ni san ka su ru

    take part in a school trip

  • 修学支援shū gaku shi en

    educational support

Similar words

学習gakushū: The process of gaining knowledge or skills through study, practice, or experience.
勉学bengaku: Serious and sustained study, especially for academic purposes.
学業gakugyō: The studies pursued as part of a formal course of education.

Definition in Japanese

学問を修めること。gaku mon o osa me ru ko to

Word origin

修 (shū, "to cultivate or learn") and 学 (gaku, "learning") combine to form a Sino-Japanese compound for the pursuit of study.

Usage tips

  • The familiar term 修学旅行 (shūgakuryokō) shows 修学 (shūgaku) in a school-related phrase whose purpose is educational rather than ordinary tourism.

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