Vocabulary

What does 習う (ならう, narau) mean?

習う (ならう, narau) means to learn (from someone).

Quick facts
Readingならう
Romajinarau
Part of speechgodan verb, transitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N5
ならう
N5 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonnarau

to learn (from someone)

GenkiGenki 11
  1. 1godan verb · transitive to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher)

Example sentences

  • I learn Japanese from my teacher.

  • My older sister is learning the piano.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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