勉強部屋(べんきょうべや)

A straightforward compound of 勉強(べんきょう) (studying) and 部屋(へや) (room). In Japanese homes, having a dedicated 勉強部屋(べんきょうべや) for children is considered important for academic success. The word typically evokes a child's or student's study space rather than an adult's home office.

Common collocations

• 勉強部屋(べんきょうべや)にこもる: to shut oneself in the study room
• 自分(じぶん)の勉強部屋(べんきょうべや): one's own study room
• 勉強部屋(べんきょうべや)を片付(かたづ)ける: to tidy up the study room

Similar words

• 書斎(しょさい): study, home office — an adult's private study, more refined
• 子(こ)ども部屋(べや): children's room — may or may not be used for studying
• 自習室(じしゅうしつ): self-study room — in a school, library, or cram school