Translation and Meaning of: 勉強 - benkyou
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 勉強 (benkyou) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: benkyou
Kana: べんきょう
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: study; diligence; discount; reduction
Meaning in English: study;diligence;discount;reduction
Definition: Learn to acquire knowledge or skills.
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (勉強) benkyou
勉強 is a Japanese word that means "study" or "learning". It is composed of the kanji 勉, which means "effort" or "diligence", and 強, which means "strong" or "powerful". The etymology of the word dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when the word was written as "menkyo" and meant "license" or "certificate". Over time, the word evolved to refer to the act of studying or learning, and the writing changed to 勉強. The word is widely used in Japan in educational and professional contexts.How to Write in Japanese - (勉強) benkyou
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Synonyms and Similar - (勉強) benkyou
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
学習; 研究; 調査; 練習; 訓練; 試験; 鍛錬; 修行; 授業; 学問; 教育; 学習する; 習う; 知識を得る; 知る; 知恵をつける; 知識を深める; 知識を広げる; 学ぶ; 研究する; 調べる; 調査する; 試みる; 試験する; 鍛える; 鍛錬する; 修行する.
Words containing: 勉強
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Words with the same pronunciation: べんきょう benkyou
Example Sentences - (勉強) benkyou
Below are some example sentences:
私は日本語を勉強しています。
Watashi wa Nihongo o benkyou shiteimasu
I'm studying Japanese.
I'm studying Japanese.
- 私 - means "I" in Japanese.
- は - is a grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case, "I".
- 日本語 - means "Japanese" in Japanese.
- を - is a grammatical particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence, in this case, "Japanese".
- 勉強 - means "study" in Japanese.
- しています - is a conjugation of the verb "suru" which indicates action in progress, in this case, "I'm studying".
彼女は私を勉強に促した。
Kanojo wa watashi o benkyou ni unagashita
She encouraged me to study.
She asked me to study.
- 彼女 - she
- は - topic particle
- 私 - I
- を - direct object particle
- 勉強 - study
- に - target particle
- 促した - encouraged, stimulated
私は努めて日本語を勉強しています。
Watashi wa tsutomete Nihongo wo benkyou shiteimasu
I am striving to study Japanese.
I'm working hard to study Japanese.
- 私 - personal pronoun meaning "I"
- は - topic particle that indicates the subject of the sentence, in this case "I"
- 努めて - verb meaning "to strive" or "to work hard"
- 日本語 - noun meaning "Japanese", the Japanese language
- を - object particle that indicates the direct object of the action, in this case "study"
- 勉強しています - compound verb meaning "to be studying", in the present continuous
私は日本語を覚えるために毎日勉強しています。
Watashi wa nihongo o oboeru tame ni mainichi benkyou shiteimasu
I study Japanese every day to remember.
I study every day to learn Japanese.
- 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun meaning "I"
- は (wa) - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case, "I"
- 日本語 (nihongo) - noun meaning "Japanese"
- を (wo) - particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence, in this case, "Japanese"
- 覚える (oboeru) - verb meaning "to remember" or "to learn"
- ために (tameni) - expression meaning "for" or "in order to"
- 毎日 (mainichi) - noun meaning "every day"
- 勉強しています (benkyou shiteimasu) - expression that means "I'm studying"
書き取りは日本語の勉強にとても役立ちます。
Kakitori wa nihongo no benkyou ni totemo yakudachimasu
Writing is very useful for studying Japanese.
- 書き取り - writing
- は - topic particle
- 日本語 - Japanese language
- の - possession particle
- 勉強 - study
- に - target particle
- とても - very
- 役立ちます - be useful
教科書を読んで勉強しましょう。
Kyōkasho o yonde benkyō shimashou
Let's read the book and study.
Let's read the book and study.
- 教科書 - textbook
- を - direct object particle
- 読んで - conjunctive form of the verb "read"
- 勉強 - studying
- しましょう - polite form of the verb "to do"
仮名を勉強するのは楽しいです。
Kana wo benkyou suru no wa tanoshii desu
Learning kana is fun.
It's fun to study Kana.
- 仮名 - means "kana", which is one of the Japanese writing systems.
- 勉強する - means "to study".
- のは - is a particle that indicates the subject of the sentence.
- 楽しい - means "fun" or "pleasant".
- です - is a polite way of saying "is" or "is".
もっと勉強しなければならない。
Motto benkyou shinakereba naranai
I need to study more.
I have to study more.
- もっと - adverb meaning "more"
- 勉強 - noun meaning "study"
- しなければ - negative form of the verb "する" (to do) in the conditional
- ならない - suffix indicating obligation or need
僕は日本語を勉強しています。
Boku wa nihongo wo benkyou shiteimasu
I'm studying Japanese.
I'm studying Japanese.
- 僕 - Japanese personal pronoun meaning "I"
- は - topic particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
- 日本語 - noun meaning "Japanese" or "Japanese language"
- を - object particle indicating the direct object of the action
- 勉強 - verb meaning "study" or "learn"
- しています - present form of the verb "suru" (to do) with the suffix "teiru" that indicates an action in progress
学生は勉強することが大切です。
Gakusei wa benkyou suru koto ga taisetsu desu
It is important for students to study.
It is important for students to study.
- 学生 - student
- は - topic particle
- 勉強する - studying
- こと - thing
- が - subject particle
- 大切 - important
- です - verb to be/estar
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "study; diligence; discount; reduction" é "(勉強) benkyou". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
