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What is the Kanji for 'Learn'? | 習

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Learn', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Learn' is 習.

    kanji

    習

    Meaning

    Learn

    Reading

    kunyomiなら

    nara

    onyomiしゅう

    shuu

    Parts

    羽Feather 白White

    Example Word

    練習: practice. The Japanese verbal noun '練習 (れんしゅう)' means 'practice'. It refers to the act of repeatedly performing an activity or skill to improve proficiency. This word is commonly used in contexts such as sports, music, studying, or any activity requiring improvement through repetition. For example: I practice the piano every day「私は毎日ピアノを練習します」(わたしはまいにちピアノをれんしゅうします). He needs more practice「彼はもっと練習が必要です」(かれはもっとれんしゅうがひつようです). The word can also be used as a verb by adding 'する' (e.g., 練習する, to practice).

    Radical

    羽

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    727

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 習

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    羽

    Meaning

    Feather

    kanji

    白

    Meaning

    White

Words Using 習

This kanji is used in 9 words:

    word

    実習

    Meaning

    Training

    word

    学習

    Meaning

    Learning

    word

    習う

    Meaning

    Learn

    word

    自習

    Meaning

    Self study

    word

    習慣

    Meaning

    Habit

    word

    練習

    Meaning

    Practice

    word

    復習

    Meaning

    Review

    word

    見習う

    Meaning

    Learn

    word

    予習

    Meaning

    Preparation

Kanji Related to 習 Through the Part 羽

These 5 kanji contain the part 羽 as well.

    kanji

    翼

    Meaning

    Wing

    kanji

    扇

    Meaning

    Fan, Folding fan

    kanji

    翻

    Meaning

    Flip, Render

    kanji

    翌

    Meaning

    Next, Following

    kanji

    翁

    Meaning

    Old man, Venerable old man

Kanji Related to 習 Through the Part 白

These 13 kanji contain the part 白 as well.

    kanji

    舶

    Meaning

    Ship

    kanji

    百

    Meaning

    Hundred

    kanji

    迫

    Meaning

    Urge, Press

    kanji

    卑

    Meaning

    Mean, Lowly

    kanji

    的

    Meaning

    Target

    kanji

    泉

    Meaning

    Spring, Fountain

    kanji

    伯

    Meaning

    Chief, Older sibling of parent

    kanji

    皇

    Meaning

    Emperor

    kanji

    泊

    Meaning

    Overnight, Stay overnight

    kanji

    拍

    Meaning

    Clap, Beat

    kanji

    鳥

    Meaning

    Bird

    kanji

    皆

    Meaning

    All

    kanji

    楽

    Meaning

    Music, Pleasure

Learn the Kanji 習

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 習 mean?

習 means 'Learn'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Third Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N4 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.