Translation of Japanese word "科学" to English
科学
かがく
[kagaku]
IPA: /kagaku/
Meaning
NounA particular discipline or branch of knowledge that is natural, measurable or consisting of systematic principles rather than intuition or technical skill.
How to use
科学 (kagaku) — 'science'. 自然科学 — natural science. 科学者 (kagakusha) — scientist. 科学的 — scientific.
🇬🇧 English
science
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 科学
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): かがく
Romaji Transcription: kagaku
Example Sentences
科学は人間の生活を豊かにします。
かがくはにんげんのせいかつをとよかにします。
Science enriches human life.
科学の進歩は社会に大きな影響を与えます。
かがくのしんぽはしゃかいにたいきなえいきょうをあたえます。
The progress of science has a significant impact on society.
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What does the Japanese word "科学" mean?▼
The Japanese word "科学" means "science" in English.
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The word "科学" is read as "かがく" (kagaku). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "A branch of study that researches natural and artificial knowledge.".
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