社会科学
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Base noun form. Combines 『社会』 (shakai, 'society') and 『科学』 (kagaku, 'science'). Refers to academic disciplines that study human society and social relationships. Example: 『社会科学を勉強します』 (shakai kagaku o benkyou shimasu, 'I study social science').
Theme
In a university library, User discusses course selections with Aya, a fellow student interested in humanities.
社会科学
しゃかいかがく
social science
Culture & SocietySchool & Education
Memory Hook
Think of 'social science' as studying society — 'social' sounds like 'shakai' in Japanese, and 'science' is 'kagaku'. Combine them: 社会科学 (shakai kagaku, 'social science').
Cultural Note
Social sciences are a popular field of study in Japanese universities, covering subjects like sociology, economics, and political science. They help analyze societal trends and are often discussed in academic and public policy contexts.
Forms
Base: 社会科学Base noun form. Combines 『社会』 (shakai, 'society') and 『科学』 (kagaku, 'science'). Refers to academic disciplines that study human society and social relationships. Example: 『社会科学を勉強します』 (shakai kagaku o benkyou shimasu, 'I study social science').