科
Kanji · N2
科 / department
Kanji for department, course, or section.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | カ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | — | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
科 carries the meaning department, course, or section.
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Common compounds with 科
皮膚科ひふかdermatology
教科書きょうかしょtextbook / coursebook / schoolbook
科学かがくscience
科目かもくsubject / curriculum / course
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