Study in Japanese
"study" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
5 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "study". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
study, learning, science
Reading: gaku
8 strokes · wisdom
Where it comes from
Child (子) learning with hands (臼). A child studying under a roof.
What it carries
Knowledge, education, aspiration. Reflects Japanese culture's emphasis on lifelong learning.
Related kanji for "study"
study
kyuu · wisdom
Composed of hole (穴) and nine (九). Pursuing to depths of a hole.
study
shuu · wisdom
Composed of person and phonetic. Person cultivating.
study
shuu · beautiful, wisdom
Composed of capital and especially. Reaching high place.
study of(also: polish, sharpen)
ken · wisdom
Composed of stone (石) and open. Polishing stone, researching.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for study?
The most common kanji for "study" is 学, read as gaku. It means study, learning, science. Related kanji: 究 (study), 修 (study), 就 (study), 研 (study of).
How many strokes does 学 have?
学 has 8 strokes.