synonym Comparative
勉強
VS
研究する
Differences Between "勉強" and "研究する"
Option A
勉強
Meaning
study
Reading
べんきょう (benkyou)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
毎日日本語を勉強します。
I study Japanese every day.
Option B
研究する
Meaning
to research, to study
Reading
けんきゅうする (kenkyū suru)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
彼は大学で日本の文化について研究しています。
He is researching Japanese culture at university.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(study)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 勉強: Refers to the act of studying or learning. Used with する (suru) to form the verb 'to study'.
- 研究する: Implies a deeper, more academic or scientific study than simply "benkyō suru" (to study). Often used in university or professional contexts (例: 歴史を研究する - to research history).
- 勉強: Refers to the act of studying or learning. Used with する (suru) to form the verb 'to study'.
- 研究する: Implies a deeper, more academic or scientific study than simply "benkyō suru" (to study). Often used in university or professional contexts (例: 歴史を研究する - to research history).
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