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がり勉 — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • nerd noun Someone who is highly intelligent or studious but socially awkward or introverted.
  • swot verb To study with effort or determination.

Senses

がり勉 is used for these senses in English:

  • nerd (slang, sometimes, _, derogatory) A person who is intellectual but generally introverted.
  • swot (slang, British) One who swots; a boffin, nerd, or smart aleck.
  • swot (slang, British) Vigorous study at an educational institution.

nerd — full definition

  1. noun Someone who is highly intelligent or studious but socially awkward or introverted.
  2. noun Someone with an intense, obsessive passion for a particular subject or hobby.

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