JLPT N5 · Japanese kanji
学 — study
- Reading
- ガク・まな.ぶ
- Meaning
- study; learning; science
- JLPT level
- N5
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
学 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N5 level. Its primary reading is ガク・まな.ぶ and it means study; learning; science. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
学 appears in everyday japanese words such as 学 (learning), 休学 (temporary absence from school) and 修学 (learning).
Japanese words containing 学
Frequently asked questions
What does 学 mean in Japanese?
学 means study; learning; science in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N5 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 学 read?
学 is read ガク・まな.ぶ. Reading it inside real words — 学 and 休学 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 学 — is it JLPT N5?
Yes. 学 is on the official JLPT N5 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 学 in a word?
A common word containing 学 is 学 (がく) — "learning". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 学 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 学 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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