数学 Mathematics

Meaning

Primary

Mathematics

Alternatives

Math, Maths

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The study of numbers is mathematics (or math).

Reading

すうがく

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

Common Word Combinations

• 数学の〜

  数学の先生

  math teacher

  数学の本

  math book

  数学のテスト

  math test

• 数学を〜

  数学を教える

  to teach math

  数学を学ぶ

  to learn math

  数学を用いる

  to use math

Context Sentences

母は高校の数学の先生でした。

My mother was a high school math teacher.

明日の数学のテスト、すごく不安なんですよ。

I'm very worried about tomorrow's math test.

その数学の答えは正しいですか？

Are the math answers correct?

Kanji Composition

1. 数

   すう Count
2. 学

   がく Study