Difference between 学習する and 習う?


Is there any difference between 学習する and 習う?




These are similar words with subtle differences.

学習 has a bit more formal sound than 習う, and the difference in their meanings
derive from that.

For example, 学習 tends to refer to "at desk" formal studies you do at schools
and institutions. Mathmatics, science, English, that sort of things. In
contrast, 習う often refers to lessons and extra-school activities such as
karate, piano, cooking, and so on (see Worthy7's answer for sentences.)

The border line is blurry, though.

For example, take Worthy7's sentence "向こうの大学じゃ、習ってなかったし" as an example. This
refers to a study in an university. But in this case 習う is used because the
form of speech is informal.

Likewise, 学習 can be used even if it doesn't involve studying at formal
institutions, when a rigid sounding noun form is needed. For example, 生涯学習センター
(life-long learning center) is normally just a community center that has short
programs, but you don't want to call it 生涯習い事センター because it lacks dignitiy.




These are similar words with subtle differences.

学習 has a bit more formal sound than 習う, and the difference in their meanings
derive from that.

For example, 学習 tends to refer to "at desk" formal studies you do at schools
and institutions. Mathmatics, science, English, that sort of things. In
contrast, 習う often refers to lessons and extra-school activities such as
karate, piano, cooking, and so on (see Worthy7's answer for sentences.)

The border line is blurry, though.

For example, take Worthy7's sentence "向こうの大学じゃ、習ってなかったし" as an example. This
refers to a study in an university. But in this case 習う is used because the
form of speech is informal.

Likewise, 学習 can be used even if it doesn't involve studying at formal
institutions, when a rigid sounding noun form is needed. For example, 生涯学習センター
(life-long learning center) is normally just a community center that has short
programs, but you don't want to call it 生涯習い事センター because it lacks dignitiy.

