工学
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Base noun form. Refers to the academic discipline or profession of engineering, covering various branches such as mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering. Example: 『工学を勉強する』 (kougaku o benkyou suru, 'to study engineering').
Theme

At a university open day, User is talking to a professor, Dr. Tanaka, about academic interests.

工学

こうがく

engineering

Culture & SocietySchool & Education

Memory Hook

Think of 'engineering' as building things with 'go' (as in 'go build') — 『工学』 (kougaku, 'engineering') sounds like 'ko-go-ku' where 'ko' could be 'construct' and 'gaku' means 'study'.

Cultural Note

『工学』 (kougaku, 'engineering') is a major field of study in Japanese universities, with strong emphasis on technology and innovation. Japan is known for advancements in fields like robotics and automotive engineering.

Forms

Base: 工学Base noun form. Refers to the academic discipline or profession of engineering, covering various branches such as mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering. Example: 『工学を勉強する』 (kougaku o benkyou suru, 'to study engineering').