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JLPT N110画 · 10 strokesradical 人grade 5freq #603

discipline, conduct oneself well, study, master

On'yomi (音読み)

  • シュウ
  • シュ

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • おさ.める
  • おさ.まる

Mnemonic

As a person (人) masters their studies, they diligently refine their conduct, shaping their character through disciplined practice.

About this kanji

The kanji "修" primarily means to discipline, conduct oneself well, or study. This character is commonly used as a verb, particularly in contexts of mastering a skill or subject. You can find it in compounds like "研修" (けんしゅう), meaning training, often in the workplace, and "修理" (しゅうり), which means repair. Another interesting compound is "修正" (しゅうせい), meaning amendment or correction. Note that while it often relates to formal learning or repairing something, it can also imply personal improvement or refinement.

Example sentences

  • 彼は技術を修得した。

    He has mastered the skills.

Meanings across languages

English
discipline, conduct oneself well, study, master
Tiếng Việt
kỷ luật, hành vi tốt, học tập, thành thạo
日本語
しゅう, しきち, べんきょう, マスター
한국어
수양하다, 바른 행동, 공부하다, 숙달하다
中文
修养, 行为端正, 学习, 掌握
id
disiplin, berperilaku baik, belajar, menguasai
th
วินัย, ประพฤติดี, ศึกษา, เชี่ยวชาญ
es
disciplina, comportarse bien, estudiar, dominar
fr
discipline, se comporter bien, étudier, maîtriser
de
Disziplin, sich gut benehmen, studieren, meistern
pt
disciplina, comportar-se bem, estudar, dominar

Common compounds

  • 研修けんしゅうtraining (esp. in-service), induction course
  • 修正しゅうせいamendment, correction, revision
  • 修復しゅうふくrestoration, repair, mending
  • 修理しゅうりrepair, mending, fixing
  • 改修かいしゅうrepair, improvement
  • 監修かんしゅう(editorial) supervision, general editorship, supervising director
  • 修士しゅうしmaster's (degree)
  • 修繕しゅうぜんrepair, mending

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