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[げん()·()·がく()]
gengogaku
noun

Root Words:

[げん()·() + がく()]
gengo + gaku

English Meaning(s) for 言語学

noun
  1. linguistics

Definition and Synonyms for 言語学

Philology the humanistic study of language and literature
Synonyms: 言語学
Linguistics the scientific study of language
Synonyms: 博言学, 言語学, 語学

Meanings for each kanji in 言語学

» say
» word; speech; language
» study; learning; science

Categories 言語学 is a member of

Science a particular branch of scientific knowledge
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Humanities studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
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Sample Sentences for 言語学

He made a linguistic study of languages.
My field of study is linguistics.
He has a great knowledge of the linguistic field.
Linguistics is the discipline which aims to describe language.
Professor Ito went to the United States for the purpose of studying linguistics.

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