語学
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Noun meaning the study or learning of languages. Often used in contexts like 『語学を勉強する』 (gogaku o benkyou suru, 'to study languages').
Theme
At a university library, User and their friend Ken discuss their language study routines and goals for the semester.
語学
ごがく
language study
Culture & SocietySchool & Education
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'go' (語) board where you study languages—'go' sounds like '語' (go, 'language'), and 'gaku' (学) means 'study'. Combine them: 'go-gaku' → 語学 (gogaku, 'language study').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『語学』 (gogaku, 'language study') is a popular subject in schools and universities, with many people studying English or other languages for travel, work, or personal interest. Language schools called 『語学学校』 (gogaku gakkou, 'language schools') are common in cities.
Forms
Base: 語学Noun meaning the study or learning of languages. Often used in contexts like 『語学を勉強する』 (gogaku o benkyou suru, 'to study languages').