synonym Comparative
見習う
VS
覚える
Differences Between "見習う" and "覚える"
Option A
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.
Option B
覚える
Meaning
to remember, to memorize, to learn by heart
Reading
おぼえる (oboeru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
私は新しい単語を毎日覚えています。
I am learning new vocabulary words every day.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to learn by observation, to follow someone's example, to emulate)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 見習う: Implies learning or adopting skills/behavior by observing someone else, often a senior or expert. Usually transitive.
- 覚える: Refers to the act of committing something to memory or retaining information. Also means to learn a skill or knowledge. 何かを記憶すること、または新しい知識やスキルを習得することに使う動詞です。
- 見習う: Implies learning or adopting skills/behavior by observing someone else, often a senior or expert. Usually transitive.
- 覚える: Refers to the act of committing something to memory or retaining information. Also means to learn a skill or knowledge. 何かを記憶すること、または新しい知識やスキルを習得することに使う動詞です。
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