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lessons, classes taken as a hobby or for personal development
Regular lessons or classes taken outside of school or work, typically as a hobby or for self-improvement. Includes activities like piano, swimming, calligraphy, martial arts, and similar pursuits.
子供に習い事をさせる。
To have one's child take lessons.
娘はピアノと水泳の習い事をしている。
My daughter takes piano and swimming lessons.
大人になってから新しい習い事を始めるのは気分転換にもなって楽しい。
Starting a new hobby class as an adult is a nice change of pace and enjoyable.
USAGE:
A very common word in conversations about children's activities and adult hobbies. In Japan, it is typical for children to have multiple 習い事 (piano, 書道, swimming, English, etc.) alongside school. Adults also use this word for hobby classes they attend regularly.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 習い事をする: to take lessons
- 習い事を始める: to start taking lessons
- 習い事に通う: to attend lessons regularly
- 人気の習い事: popular extracurricular activities