Translation of Japanese word "勉強する" to English
勉強する
べんきょうする
[benkyousuru]
IPA: /mendjoɕiɾu/
Meaning
VerbTo review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.
How to use
勉強する (benkyou suru) — 'to study'. Compound verb (noun + する). べんきょうします (polite), べんきょうした (past). 何を勉強していますか？ — What are you studying?
🇬🇧 English
to study
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 勉強する
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): べんきょうする
Romaji Transcription: benkyousuru
Example Sentences
毎晩二時間、日本語を勉強する。
まいばん にじかん、にほんご を べんきょうする。
I study Japanese for two hours every evening.
図書館で試験の勉強をしました。
としょかん で しけん の べんきょう を しました。
I studied for the exam at the library.
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Common phrases
- 日本語を勉強する— to study Japanese
- 毎日勉強する— to study every day
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What does the Japanese word "勉強する" mean?▼
The Japanese word "勉強する" means "to study" in English.
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