(べんきょう)

べんきょう
noun
study, learning
1. study, studying
The act of learning or acquiring knowledge through reading, practice, or instruction. One of the most common words in Japanese education.
I study Japanese every day.
勉強(べんきょう)大変(たいへん)です
Studying is tough.
I have to study for tomorrow.
I like studying at the library.
When I was a high school student, I used to study about three hours every day. It was hard, but it was a good experience.
2. discount (in business)
In business contexts, 勉強(べんきょう)する can mean to give a discount or lower the price.
Could you give me a better price?
Business context: asking for a discount
勉強(べんきょう)させてください
Please give me a discount.
Business context
これ勉強(べんきょう)できます
Can you give me a discount on this?
Casual business phrase
I'm buying a lot, so can you give me a discount?
The clerk said 'I'll give you a discount' and made it a little cheaper. I was happy.

勉強(べんきょう) is one of the most essential words for learners. Functions as a noun and suru verb.

KANJI MEANING:
(べん) (effort) + (きょう) (strong) = "making strong effort"

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • 日本語(にほんご)勉強(べんきょう)する: to study Japanese
  • 勉強(べんきょう)になる: to be educational/informative
  • 勉強(べんきょう)不足(ぶそく): lack of study/preparation

BUSINESS USAGE:

勉強(べんきょう)する can mean "to give a discount":

  • もう(すこ)勉強(べんきょう)してください: Please give me a better price
  • 勉強(べんきょう)させてください: Let me give you a discount