専攻
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Noun meaning 'major subject' or 'special study' in an academic context. Refers to a field of concentration at school or university. Example: 『彼は文学を専攻しています』 (kare wa bungaku o senkou shite imasu, 'He is majoring in literature.').
Theme
At a café, User and their friend Ken, who is a senior in college, are discussing academic plans and future careers.
専攻
せんこう
major subject / special study
Culture & SocietySchool & Education
Memory Hook
To remember 『専攻』 (senkou, 'major subject'), think of 'sen' as 'sen' (like 'senior' focusing on a specialty) and 'kou' as 'course' (like in academic course). 'Sen-kou' → your senior course or major!
Cultural Note
In Japanese universities, students declare a 『専攻』 (senkou, 'major subject') early in their studies. It's a key part of academic identity, often discussed in introductions, e.g., 『私の専攻は経済学です』 (watashi no senkou wa keizaigaku desu, 'My major is economics.').
Forms
Base: 専攻Noun meaning 'major subject' or 'special study' in an academic context. Refers to a field of concentration at school or university. Example: 『彼は文学を専攻しています』 (kare wa bungaku o senkou shite imasu, 'He is majoring in literature.').