科 — Science
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Common Japanese Words with 科 (Science)
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The study (学) of science (科) is simply science.
Keeping your eye (目) on a specific science (科) means you're focusing on that subject.
Frequently Asked Questions About 科 (Science)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 科 (Science)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 科 ("Science", read as か) is: Two kangaroos (か) doing science-y things... Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 科 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 科 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 科 means "Science". Its primary reading is か (On'yomi: か; Kun'yomi: —). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 科?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 科 include: 科学 (かがく - science), 科目 (かもく - (school) subject, curriculum, course).
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