Japanese

りゅうがく
Meaning: study abroad
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

留
学

Example sentences

I plan to study abroad in France next year.
来年留学するつもりだ
I intend to study abroad next year.
色々と悩んだが、結局は留学することに決めた。
I worried about it a lot, but in the end, I decided to study abroad.
家族の反対を押し切って留学した。
I went to study abroad despite my family's opposition.
親から留学の許可をもらった。
I received permission from my parents to study abroad.
両親を説得して、留学を認めてもらった。
I persuaded my parents and got them to approve my study abroad.
仕事を辞めて留学することにした。
I decided to quit my job and study abroad.
留学中、大変お世話になった先生に感謝しています。
I am grateful to my teacher who took great care of me during my study abroad.
彼は親に留学させてくれるよう懇願した。
He entreated his parents to let him study abroad.
彼は笑顔で息子を留学に送り出した
He sent his son off to study abroad with a smile.

Usage Notes

Refers to staying in a foreign country for a certain period to study. Can be used as a noun or a suru-verb.

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