Translation of Japanese word "学ぶ" to English
学ぶ
まなぶ
[manabu]
IPA: /manabɯ/
Meaning
VerbTo acquire, or attempt to acquire knowledge or an ability to do something.
How to use
学ぶ (manabu) — 'to learn / study'. Group 1 verb. More literary/formal than 勉強する. 学びます (polite), 学んだ (past). 〜から学ぶ — learn from ~.
🇬🇧 English
to learn
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 学ぶ
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): まなぶ
Romaji Transcription: manabu
Example Sentences
彼は大学で学ぶ。
かれ は だいがく で まなぶ。
He studies at a university.
彼女は毎日英語を学ぶ。
かのじょ は まいにち えいご を まなぶ。
She studies English every day.
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Common phrases
- 〜から学ぶ— to learn from ~
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Frequency rank: #54 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "学ぶ" mean?▼
The Japanese word "学ぶ" means "to learn" in English.
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The word "学ぶ" is read as "まなぶ" (manabu). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to the act of learning or acquiring knowledge or skills.".
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