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study room; self-study room
A room designated for independent study, found in schools, libraries, cram schools, and coworking spaces. In Japan, study rooms are common at libraries and juku (cram schools), and paid study spaces have become increasingly popular.
自習室で勉強する。
I study in the study room.
図書館の自習室は静かで集中できる。
The library study room is quiet and I can concentrate.
試験前は自習室がいつも満席になるので、早めに席を確保したほうがいい。
The study room always fills up before exams, so you should secure a seat early.
USAGE:
A compound of 自習 (self-study) + 室 (room). Common in school and library settings. In recent years, 有料自習室 (paid study rooms) have become popular in Japanese cities as quiet workspaces.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 自習室を利用する (to use a study room)
- 自習室が満席 (the study room is full)
- 有料自習室 (paid study room)
- 自習室で勉強する (to study in a study room)