Readings: ガク (Onyomi), まなぶ (Kunyomi)
Meaning: to study, learning, science
学 is one of the most common kanji used in education-related words like 学校 (school), 学生 (student), and 大学 (university). It conveys the concept of learning and academic pursuit.
View JLPT N5 Kanji ListKanji Details
| Radical | 子 (child) |
|---|---|
| Strokes | 8 |
| JLPT Level | N5 |
| Grade | 1st Grade |
Readings
| Onyomi | ガク |
|---|---|
| Kunyomi | まなぶ |
How to Write – Stroke Order
The top part of 学 suggests a building roof or structure, while the bottom contains the 子 (child) radical, symbolizing children learning under a roof — a school.
- Start with the roof radical (top)
- Write the 子 (child) component below it
Example Sentences
Japanese: 日本語を学びます。
Kana: にほんごをまなびます。
Romaji: Nihongo o manabimasu.
English: I study Japanese.
Japanese: 学校へ行きます。
Kana: がっこうへいきます。
Romaji: Gakkou e ikimasu.
English: I go to school.
Japanese: 大学で英語を学びました。
Kana: だいがくでえいごをまなびました。
Romaji: Daigaku de eigo o manabimashita.
English: I studied English at university.
Vocabulary Using 学
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 学生 | がくせい | student |
| 学校 | がっこう | school |
| 大学 | だいがく | university |
| 学ぶ | まなぶ | to study |
| 学年 | がくねん | school year / grade |
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