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learner; student
A person who is learning or studying something. Commonly used in educational and language-learning contexts.
日本語学習者が増えている。
The number of Japanese language learners is increasing.
この教材は初級学習者向けです。
This textbook is for beginning learners.
学習者の自主性を大切にする教育方法が注目されている。
Educational methods that value learner autonomy are attracting attention.
Composed of 学習 (learning, study) + 者 (person). Very common in educational contexts, especially in language education and pedagogy. Often paired with a subject or level.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 日本語学習者: Japanese language learner
- 初級/中級/上級学習者: beginner/intermediate/advanced learner
- 成人学習者: adult learner
- 学習者向け: aimed at learners
- 学習者用辞書: learner's dictionary
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 生徒: student — specifically a student enrolled in a school (middle/high school)
- 学生: student — typically a university student
- 受講者: course participant — someone enrolled in a specific class or course