Japanese

がくせい
Meaning: student
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

学
生

Example sentences

He is a serious student.
先生は学生に対して親切です。
The teacher is kind to the students.
三人の学生が教室にいます。
There are three students in the classroom.
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.
先生は学生に宿題を忘れないように言った。
The teacher told the students not to forget their homework.
出席者の大半は学生だった。
The majority of the attendees were students.
その頃、私はまだ学生だった。
At that time, I was still a student.
多くの学生がその老教授の徳を慕って集まった。
Many students gathered, admiring the old professor's character.
教授の講義は非常に興味深く、学生たちに人気がある。
The professor's lecture is very interesting and popular with students.
今年は女子学生の割合が増えた。
The proportion of female students has increased this year.

Usage Notes

A general word for student, most often specifically referring to university students.

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