Meaning

Primary

Schooling

Alternatives

Study, Learning, Scholarship

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

How can you solve your study problem? With a little extra schooling, study, and learning.

Reading

がくもん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 学問の自由

    academic freedom

    学問の道

    the academic path, the path of learning

    学問の世界

    the academic world

Context Sentences

学問と文学は切っても切れない関係にある。

Scholarship is always associated with literature.

こ人てきには、大学って学問する所じゃなくて、「大そつ」っていうしかくを取りに行くための所だと思ってるんだよね。

I personally think that universities aren't a place to learn, but a place to obtain the qualifications of a "university degree."

学問を疎かにしてはいけない。

You must not neglect your studies.

Kanji Composition