How do you say "I'm learning Japanese" in Japanese?

"I'm learning Japanese" in Japanese is "私は日本語を勉強しています". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

What does "私は日本語を勉強しています" mean in English?

"私は日本語を勉強しています" means "I'm learning Japanese" in English. Usage tip: Pronounced as [わたしはにほんごをべんきょうしています] (wa-ta-shi wa nih-hon-go o ben-kyo-u shi-te-i-masu).

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How to Say ‘I'm learning Japanese’ in Japanese

私は日本語を勉強しています

わたしはにほんごをべんきょうしています

💬 Usage Tip: Pronounced as [わたしはにほんごをべんきょうしています] (wa-ta-shi wa nih-hon-go o ben-kyo-u shi-te-i-masu).

🇯🇵 In Japan: Showing that you're learning Japanese often receives a positive response from locals.

Phrase Breakdown

私わたくし

Refers to the speaker themselves.

Example

私は学生です。

I am a student.

はは

(topic marker)

Particle indicating the topic of the sentence.

Example

今日は天気がいいです。

The weather is good today.

日本語にほんご

Japanese

Refers to the Japanese language.

Example

彼は日本語を教えています。

He teaches Japanese.

をを

(object marker)

Particle indicating the direct object of an action.

Example

猫を見た。

I saw a cat.

勉強していますべんきょうしています

am studying

Currently in the process of learning or studying.

Example

彼女は数学を勉強しています。

She is studying mathematics.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

私わたくし

[watakushi]

The subject pronoun for oneself.

Example

私は学生です。

I am a student.

はは

[wa]

topic marker

Used to denote the topic of a sentence.

Example

それは面白いですね。

That is interesting, isn't it?

日本にほん

[nihon]

Japan

A country in East Asia, known for its rich culture and technology.

Example

日本に行きたいです。

I want to go to Japan.

語ご

[go]

language

Refers to the Japanese language.

Example

日本語を話します。

I speak Japanese.

をを

[o]

direct object marker

Used to denote the object of action.

Example

映画を見ます。

I watch a movie.

勉強べんきょう

[benkyou]

study

Engage in learning, especially at academic levels.

Example

日本語を勉強します。

I study Japanese.

しし

[shi]

A verb used to denote action; in this case, studying.

Example

スポーツをしています。

I am playing sports.

てて

[te]

ongoing action

Indicates a continuous or ongoing action.

Example

今、電話しています。

I am on the phone now.

いい

[i]

A verb form of 'be' showing state.

Example

犬がいます。

There is a dog.

ますます

[masu]

polite present form

Indicates a polite form of speech in the present tense.

Example

食べます。

I eat.

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