学ぶ|まなぶmanabu[0]heiban (flat)

1. godan verb, transitive verbto learn; to study; to take lessons in
   いくつになっても学まなぶことはある。↗

   One is never too old to learn.

• Synonym学習がくしゅうNeutralSino-Japanese noun for systematic study, as in 「学習塾」; slightly formal. 「学ぶ」 is a native verb and carries more of a sense of learning through one's own experience.
• Synonym修学しゅうがくWrittenWritten word for pursuing one's studies, seen mostly in set phrases like 「修学旅行」; rarely used alone. Say 「学ぶ」 or 「勉強する」 in everyday speech.
• Synonym勉強べんきょうNeutralThe everyday word for hitting the books, as in 「試験勉強」. 「学ぶ」 suggests more of drawing a lesson or insight from what you learn.
• Synonym学問がくもんNeutralRefers to scholarship as a system of knowledge, or pursuing it, as in 「学問の自由」. 「学ぶ」 is simply the act of learning.
• Synonym習得しゅうとくNeutralMeans acquiring or mastering a skill or knowledge, as in 「技術を習得する」—the emphasis is on having it in hand, while 「学ぶ」 stresses the process of learning.
• Synonym勉学べんがくWrittenWritten word for diligent study, as in 「勉学に励む」, typically of students. 「学ぶ」 is not limited to any object or setting.
• Synonym修めるおさめるWrittenFormal word for completing a course of study, as in 「学業を修める」—the stress is on finishing, with a dignified tone. 「学ぶ」 is more everyday.
• Synonym習うならうNeutralMeans being taught by a teacher, as in 「ピアノを習う」. 「学ぶ」 does not necessarily involve a teacher.
• Synonym学修がくしゅうWrittenRare written word for completing a set course of study; much narrower in range than 「学ぶ」. Use 「学習」 in ordinary contexts.
• Synonym修するしゅうするWrittenWritten word for pursuing learning or an art, also for conducting a Buddhist service; rare today. In daily speech say 「学ぶ」 or 「勉強する」.
• Synonym学び取るまなびとるNeutralMeans actively drawing knowledge from experience, as in 「失敗から学び取る」. 「学ぶ」 covers a wider range.
• Synonym修習しゅうしゅうWrittenWritten word for studying and mastering an art or discipline; today seen mostly in qualification training like 「司法修習」. Say 「学ぶ」 in daily life.
• Related研究けんきゅうNeutralMeans academic research, as in 「研究者」—probing for new knowledge. 「学ぶ」 is learning what is already known.
• Related研修けんしゅうNeutralMeans training for what a job requires, as in 「新人研修」—typical of companies and public offices. 「学ぶ」 is not tied to any setting.
• Related修業しゅうぎょうWrittenWritten-leaning word for training in an art or completing a course, as in 「修業年限」. 「学ぶ」 is the everyday way to say it.
• Antonym教えるおしえるNeutralMeans to teach or instruct—the opposite side of 「学ぶ」: one party imparts knowledge, the other acquires it.

Default to 「学ぶ」 for learning from experience or from others. Use 「習う」 for learning an art from a teacher, 「勉強」 for hitting the books, 「学習」 for systematic study, 「習得」 for mastering a skill, and 「研修」 for on-the-job training. The written words (修学, 学修, 修する, 勉学, 修める, 修習, 修業) are formal or rare; 「教える」 is the opposite, to teach.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

1. 勉強べんきょうする。学問がくもんをする。
2. 教おしえを受うけたり見習みならったりして知識ちしき・技芸ぎげいなどを身みに付つける。
3. 経験けいけんを通とおして知恵ちえなどを得うる。