How to say "Learn" in Japanese

When translating "learn" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 習う and 見習う. In Japanese, 習う (ならう (narau)) is typically associated with "to learn (from a teacher)" (Syllabus Level: N5) and represents Implies learning a skill or subject from an instructor or institution. Often used with the particle に or から for the source of learning.. On the other hand, 見習う (みならう (minarau)) maps to "to learn by observation, to follow someone's example, to emulate" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Implies learning or adopting skills/behavior by observing someone else, often a senior or expert. Usually transitive.. A literal translation of "learn" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!