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習
Learn, Practice
なら(う) (narau)
JLPT N4
Interesting Fact
The kanji 習 originally referred to a bird repeatedly flapping its wings while learning to fly. This makes it a perfect symbol for practice and learning through repetition.
Memory Trick
Imagine practicing the same piano song every day until you can play it perfectly. That repetition helps you remember 習 means 'learn.'
Readings
Onyomi: シュウ (shuu)
Kunyomi: なら(う) (narau)
Example Words
習う
ならう (narau)
To learn
練習
れんしゅう (renshuu)
Practice
学習
がくしゅう (gakushuu)
Learning
復習
ふくしゅう (fukushuu)
Review
Example Sentence
私は 日本語を 習っています。
わたしは にほんごを ならっています。
watashi wa nihongo o naratteimasu
I am learning Japanese.