経験

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 留学は貴重な経験でした。▶ —
   Studying abroad was a precious experience.
2. 教える仕事を経験したことがあります。▶ —
   I have experienced teaching work.

Collocations

Mnemonic

経験 keiken — 経 (to pass through) + 験 (to test, verify). A noun and a suru-verb. Key phrases: 経験がある (to have experience) and 経験を積む (to build up experience). The shinjitai forms are 経 and 験.

Quick check

1. Which phrase means "to build up experience"?

   • 経験を積む (to pile up)
   • 経験を作る (to make)
   • 経験を開ける (to open)
   • 経験を入れる (to put in)