Japanese word

学ぶ

Pronunciation

Romajimanabu

Meaning

  • verblearn

Example

毎日新しいことを学びます。mai nichi atara shi i ko to o mana bi ma su

I learn something new every day.

Illustration for 学ぶ (learn)

More examples

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.

Core concept

Describes taking in knowledge or skill through study, practice, or experience until it becomes part of one's ability.

Common phrases

  • 新しいことを学ぶatara shi i ko to o mana bu

    learn something new

  • 日本語を学ぶnihon go o mana bu

    learn Japanese

  • 本から学ぶhon ka ra mana bu

    learn from a book

  • 人から学ぶhito ka ra mana bu

    learn from others

Similar words

習うnarau: To learn from a teacher or another person through instruction and practice.
勉強するbenkyōsuru: To study a subject or skill in order to gain knowledge.
覚えるoboeru: To learn or memorize information so that it can be recalled.
身につけるminitsukeru: To acquire knowledge or a skill and make it part of one's ability.

Definition in Japanese

知識や技術を身につけるために、教えを受けたり経験を重ねたりする。chi shiki ya gi jutsu o mi ni tsu ke ru ta me ni oshi e o u ke ta ri kei ken o kasa ne ta ri su ru

Word origin

The Japanese verb 学ぶ (manabu, "to learn") is traditionally explained as being related to 真似ぶ (manebu, "to imitate"), linking learning with copying a model or example.

Usage tips

  • 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 meanings

  • studyverb

Opposites

Related words

  • 学び手manabishulearnernoun
  • 学びmanabilearningnoun
  • 学び方manabikataway of learningnoun

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