習う

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 習う is read ならう and is a transitive verb for learning knowledge or a skill from someone.
• Basic usage: It is used for learning a skill such as piano or a method of making something from a teacher or family member.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Marking the teacher
  • The content learned is marked with を, while the person teaching can be marked with から or に.