Meaning

Primary

Anthropology

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The study of mankind (人類) is known as anthropology.

Reading

じんるいがく
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

私の専門は文化人類学です。

My major is cultural anthropology.

私の父は、大学で人類学を教えています。

My father teaches anthropology at the university.

この本を書いたのは日本で人類学を学んだモンゴル人の方だそうです。

According to the source, the book was written by a Mongolian who had studied anthropology in Japan.

Kanji Composition