Japanese

まなぶ
Meaning: to learn; to study
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 学ぶ 学ばない
Polite 学びます 学びません
Past 学んだ 学ばなかった
Polite + Past 学びました 学びませんでした
Te-form 学んで 学ばなくて
Potential 学べる 学べない
Passive 学ばれる 学ばれない
Causative 学ばせる 学ばせない
Causative + Passive 学ばされる 学ばされない
Imperative 学べ 学ぶな

Handwriting

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Example sentences

He is studying economics at university.
学生たるもの、常に学ぶ姿勢を忘れてはならない。
As a student, one must never forget the attitude of learning.
映画をを通して日本文化を学びました。
I learned about Japanese culture through movies.
日本語を学ぶ際、敬語の使い方はとても重要です。
When learning Japanese, the use of honorific language is very important.
危険から身を守る方法を学んだ。
I learned how to protect myself from danger.
新しいことを学ぶのは大変だが、その度に成長を感じる。
Learning new things is hard, but each time I do, I feel growth.
彼は新しいことを学ぶ意欲に満ちている。
He is full of desire to learn new things.
彼は上級のクラスで学んでいる。
He is studying in an advanced class.
新入社員として、仕事の基本となる心得を学んだ。
As a new employee, I learned the essential rules of work.
昔の時間の単位である「刻」について学ぶ。
Learn about 'koku', which was an ancient unit of time.

Usage Notes

Refers to the process of acquiring knowledge or skills through study or experience.

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