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home study; studying at home
The practice of studying or learning at one's own home rather than at school or another institution. Used broadly for homework-style study, remote learning, and self-directed education.
自宅学習の時間を増やした。
I increased my time spent studying at home.
子どもの自宅学習の習慣をつけることが大切だ。
It's important to help children develop a habit of studying at home.
コロナ禍で自宅学習が当たり前になった学校も多い。
During the pandemic, home study became the norm at many schools.
自宅学習では集中力を保つのが難しい。
It's hard to maintain concentration when studying at home.
A compound of 自宅 (one's home) and 学習 (study; learning). Became especially common during and after the COVID-19 pandemic as schools and universities shifted to remote formats.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 自宅学習の時間: home study time
- 自宅学習の習慣: home study habit
- 自宅学習日: home study day (school-designated day for studying at home)
- 自宅学習教材: home study materials
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 家庭学習: home study — nearly synonymous, slightly more formal
- 独学: self-study — emphasizes learning without a teacher
- 通信教育: correspondence/distance education — more structured and institution-based