to study; to study at (school); to be a student

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Open the hands and put them together palm-to-palm. The sign mimics the shape of a book. Place the hands before you to mimic the action of studying and reading.

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He can even cut a key. He tries everything. He didn't go to school but he is not stupid. He learns everything I taught him. He is really smart and he even does more research by himself. He is great.
When he was studying, I had thought about being his coach. But since I thought he didn't know who I was at that time, I didn't put my thoughts into practice. After a while, he was out of school.
They haven't had a child yet. They decided not to have a child until they finish their studies.
I graduated from the elementary school when I was about 16 or 17. I began my apprenticeship at that time. In the beginning, I had to learn from the master and be responsible for cleaning. After 3 years, I finally started to learn how to make leather shoes. After another 3 years, I finally learned most of the things that I needed to know. At that time, I was about 22 years old.
Six years old? Do you mean when I went to school? No no, I started going to school when I was 8. I was in the first grade when I was 8 years old, not 6.

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