留学

りゅうがく
JLPT:N3
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1Studying abroad — attending a school in another country for a period (to study at a university, language school, etc.).

NounGroup 3 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.

2Temporarily studying at another school or institution to learn a specific skill; can also refer to domestic exchanges or short-term training.

NounGroup 3 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.