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学問は強いられるべきではない。学問は奨励されるべきだ。

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学問 強いられる べき ない 学問 奨励される べき

English Translation

Learning should not be forced. Learning should be encouraged.

Furigana

学問(がくもん)()いられるべきではない。学問(がくもん)奨励(しょうれい)されるべきだ。

Romanji

Gakumon wa shiirareru beki de wa nai. gakumon wa shōreisareru beki da.

Words

学問 (がくもん)
scholarship; study; learning
()
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
強いる (しいる)
to force; to compel; to coerce
可し (べし)
shall; should; must
()
be; is; indicates past or completed action; indicates light imperative
ない (ない)
not; emphatic suffix
奨励 (しょうれい)
encouragement; promotion; inducement; incitement; stimulation

Kanji

Readings: ガク、 まな.ぶ
Meanings: study, learning, science
Readings: モン、 と.う、 と.い、 とん
Meanings: question, ask, problem
Readings: キョウ、 ゴウ、 つよ.い、 つよ.まる、 つよ.める、 し.いる、 こわ.い
Meaning: strong
Readings: ショウ、 ソウ、 すす.める
Meanings: exhort, urge, encourage
Readings: レイ、 はげ.む、 はげ.ます
Meanings: encourage, be diligent, inspire