留学

りゅうがく
JLPT:N3
Frequency:
1

Studying abroad — attending a school in another country for a period (to study at a university, language school, etc.).

NounIrregular VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

彼は来年アメリカへ留学する予定だ。

He plans to study abroad in the United States next year.

留学中に語学力が大きく伸びた。

My language ability improved greatly while studying abroad.

留学は新しい文化を学ぶ良い機会だ。

Studying abroad is a good opportunity to learn a new culture.

親は子どもの留学費用を準備した。

The parents prepared funds for their child's study abroad.

2

Temporarily studying at another school or institution to learn a specific skill; can also refer to domestic exchanges or short-term training.

NounIrregular VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

夏期に音楽学校へ留学してピアノを学んだ。

He went to a music school for a summer course to learn piano.

専門学校への留学で実務的な技術を身につけた。

By studying at a vocational school, she acquired practical skills.