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embee

27 February

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#1 I like studying.
#2 I like to study.
#3 I like study (the study / studies).

Could you tell me if there are any differences among the three sentences?

I would appropriate it if you showed me some context where there are used.

よろしくお願いいたします。

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PeterinUK

27 February

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@embee

Hi,

I don't think, I like study, (using it as a noun) is incorrect but if that is going to be used then I think that enjoy is the more appropriate word to replace like.

So basically I'm not disagreeing with you here.

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PeterinUK

27 February

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#1 I like studying physics.
#2 I like to study at home.

#3 I enjoy study.

3 is a little less natural

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AlwaysHungry4PopTart

27 February

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@embee #1 and #2 are correct, #3 isn't.

Technically, #2 is the grammatically-correct way of saying it. But everyone also says "I like studying" so it's not a mistake.

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embee

27 February

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@PeterinUK

I appropriate your quick response.

Honestly speaking, I have not heard 'I like study.' That is because it is less natural as you say.

Then, I would like to know when you use the word 'study' as noun?

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embee

27 February

Japanese

@AlwaysHungry4PopTart

I appropriate your quick response.

I have also learned to say 'technically' because of your reply!

ありがとうございました！

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PeterinUK

27 February

English (US)

@embee

Hi,

I don't think, I like study, (using it as a noun) is incorrect but if that is going to be used then I think that enjoy is the more appropriate word to replace like.

So basically I'm not disagreeing with you here.

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embee

27 February

Japanese

@PeterinUK

Your answer is so helpful because you showed me your thoughts about the sentences.

I am glad I asked you the questions.

Thank you so much!

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#1 I like studying.#2 I like to study.#3 I like study (the study / studies).Could you tell me if there are any differences among the three sentences?I would appropriate it if you showed me some context where there are used.よろしくお願いいたします。 See a translation

@embee Hi,I don't think, I like study, (using it as a noun) is incorrect but if that is going to be used then I think that enjoy is the more appropriate word to replace like.So basically I'm not disagreeing with you here.

#1 I like studying physics.#2 I like to study at home.#3 I enjoy study.3 is a little less natural

@embee #1 and #2 are correct, #3 isn't. Technically, #2 is the grammatically-correct way of saying it. But everyone also says "I like studying" so it's not a mistake.

@embee Hi,I don't think, I like study, (using it as a noun) is incorrect but if that is going to be used then I think that enjoy is the more appropriate word to replace like.So basically I'm not disagreeing with you here.

#1 I like studying.
#2 I like to study.
#3 I like study (the study / studies).

Could you tell me if there are any differences among the three sentences?

I would appropriate it if you showed me some context where there are used.

よろしくお願いいたします。

See a translation

@embee

Hi,

I don't think, I like study, (using it as a noun) is incorrect but if that is going to be used then I think that enjoy is the more appropriate word to replace like.

So basically I'm not disagreeing with you here.

#1 I like studying physics.
#2 I like to study at home.

#3 I enjoy study.

3 is a little less natural

@embee #1 and #2 are correct, #3 isn't.

Technically, #2 is the grammatically-correct way of saying it. But everyone also says "I like studying" so it's not a mistake.

@embee

Hi,

I don't think, I like study, (using it as a noun) is incorrect but if that is going to be used then I think that enjoy is the more appropriate word to replace like.

So basically I'm not disagreeing with you here.