synonym Comparative
学ぶ
VS
見習う
Differences Between "学ぶ" and "見習う"
Option A
学ぶ
Meaning
to learn, to study
Reading
まなぶ (manabu)
Syllabus Level
N5
Practical Example
私は日本語を学んでいます。
I am learning Japanese.
Option B
見習う
Meaning
to learn by observation, to follow someone's example, to emulate
Reading
みならう (minarau)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
私はいつも先生の熱心な態度を見習うようにしています。
I always try to emulate my teacher's enthusiastic attitude.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to learn, to study)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 学ぶ: Transitive verb. Implies acquiring knowledge or skills, often in a structured or formal way. Similar to 勉強する (benkyō suru) but can suggest deeper learning. Polite form is 学びます (manabimasu).
- 見習う: Implies learning or adopting skills/behavior by observing someone else, often a senior or expert. Usually transitive.
- 学ぶ: Transitive verb. Implies acquiring knowledge or skills, often in a structured or formal way. Similar to 勉強する (benkyō suru) but can suggest deeper learning. Polite form is 学びます (manabimasu).
- 見習う: Implies learning or adopting skills/behavior by observing someone else, often a senior or expert. Usually transitive.
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