人文科学
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Noun referring to academic disciplines that study human society, culture, and behavior. Used in educational contexts, e.g., 『人文科学を勉強する』 (jinbunkagaku o benkyou suru, 'to study social sciences / Humanities').
Theme
At a university café, User chats with Aiko, a fellow student majoring in literature, about their academic interests and future plans.
人文科学
じんぶんかがく
social sciences, humanities
Culture & SocietySchool & Education
Memory Hook
Imagine a university building with two wings: one for 'humanities' and one for 'social sciences.' The sign says 『人文科学』 (jinbunkagaku, 'social sciences, humanities') — think 'jin' (human) + 'bun' (culture) + 'kagaku' (science) = the science of human culture.
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『人文科学』 (jinbunkagaku, 'social sciences, humanities') is a common academic field studied at universities, covering subjects like history, literature, philosophy, and sociology. It's often contrasted with 『自然科学』 (shizenkagaku, 'natural sciences').
Forms
Base: 人文科学Noun referring to academic disciplines that study human society, culture, and behavior. Used in educational contexts, e.g., 『人文科学を勉強する』 (jinbunkagaku o benkyou suru, 'to study social sciences / Humanities').