Meaning

Primary

Science

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The study of science is plainly known as science.

Reading

かがく
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

Patterns of Use

  • 科学の〜
  • 〜科学
  • 〜の科学

Common Word Combinations

  • 科学の本
    book on science
    科学の力
    the power of science
    科学のあり方
    the state of science
  • スポーツ科学
    sports science
    いんちき科学
    bogus science
    システム科学
    systems science
  • 海外の科学
    overseas science
    わが国の科学
    the science in our country
    今の科学
    the science of now

Context Sentences

かの女のせんもんは、科学です。

Her major is science.

日本は科学ぎじゅつというめんにおいてとてもすぐれています。

Japan is very advanced in the fields of science and technology.

我々に蚊除け剤を作らせてくれる科学は、本当に偉大だ。

Science is really amazing because it allowed us to make mosquito repellent.

Kanji Composition