How to Say ‘Want to learn’ in Japanese
を学びたい
o manabi tai
[oh mah-nah-bee tie]
💬 Usage Tip: [学びたい] expresses desire to learn. In interviews, a slightly more professional version is [学びたいと考えています] (not included here).
🇯🇵 In Japan: Showing a learning mindset is valued, but in Japan it’s best when paired with how you’ll contribute, not only what you will receive.
Phrase Breakdown
を
o
[oh]
(object marker)
Marks the direct object of the verb: 「新しいことを学ぶ」 = "learn new things."
新しいことを学びたいです。
I want to learn new things.
学び
manabi
[mah-nah-bee]
learn (stem of 学ぶ)
The verb stem used before たい. In motivation statements, it signals growth mindset.
仕事を通してスキルを学びたいです。
I want to learn skills through work.
たい
tai
[tie]
want to (do)
Attaches to verb stem to express desire: 学びたい = "want to learn." Polite interview style: 「〜たいです」.
新しいことを学びたいです。
I want to learn new things.
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