Meaning

Primary

Biology

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Remember how 生物 means "living things?" Well when you study living things you're studying biology.

Reading

せいぶつがく
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 生物学の本

    biology book

    生物学の研究

    biology research

    生物学の先生

    biology teacher

Context Sentences

わたしの一番すきな科目は生物学と生化学です。

Two of my favorite subjects are biology and biochemistry.

川田さんのお兄さんは生物学をせんもんとする学者さんです。

Ms. Kawada's older brother is a scholar who specializes in biology.

デザイナーになりたいなら、生物学も学んだ方がいい。

If you want to become a designer, you should also study biology.

Kanji Composition