学 — JLPT N5 Kanji
学 (gaku/mana-bu): study. JLPT N5 kanji.
Character Info
| Kanji | Strokes | JLPT | Radical | Radical Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 学 | 8 | N5 | 子 | child |
Readings
| Type | Reading | Romaji | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ガク | gaku | Chinese-origin (音読み) |
| Kun (訓) | まな-ぶ | mana-bu | to learn; to study |
Meanings
- study
- learning
- science
Vocabulary
| Word | Reading | Romaji | English | JLPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 学校 | がっこう | gakkou | school | N5 |
| 大学 | だいがく | daigaku | university | N5 |
| 学生 | がくせい | gakusei | student | N5 |
| 学ぶ | まなぶ | manabu | to learn | N4 |
| 勉強 | べんきょう | benkyou | study | N5 |
Stroke Order
Top: 爻 (lines, 4 strokes) + 冖 (cover, 2 strokes). Bottom: 子 (child, 3 strokes).
Mnemonic
A child (子) under a covered space with patterns — a child in school, learning.
Common Mistakes
学 (study) vs 覚 (remember/wake) — similar top components; 覚 has 見 (see) at the bottom instead of 子.