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VocabJLPT N1
becoming a pupil (of)
NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. becoming a pupil (of)
  2. 2. becoming a disciple
  3. 3. introduction (to)
  4. 4. entering through a gate
Means an introduction or entry into a field of study or discipline, often used to describe beginner-level books or courses. It conveys the idea of stepping through a gate into a new subject for the first time. You will frequently see it in book titles like "Introduction to Japanese" or beginner guides.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Unable to bear the loneliness, I sought out a philosophy teacher and became his student.

Sentence 2

I heard the master is scary — are you sure it's okay to become his pupil?

Sentence 3

You think you'll stick with it, going in with that kind of attitude?

Sentence 4

My boss said "become my apprentice" and basically forced me into it.

Sentence 5

We have established a program to place new hires as pupils under master craftspeople.