Translation and Meaning of: 哲学 - tetsugaku

On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 哲学 (tetsugaku) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.

Romaji: tetsugaku

Kana: てつがく

Type: noun

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哲学

Translation / Meaning: philosophy

Meaning in English: philosophy

Definition: A field of study that explores fundamental issues such as human thought, values, and the meaning of existence.

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- FAQ

Explanation and Etymology - (哲学) tetsugaku

哲学 It is a Japanese word meaning "philosophy." It is made up of two Kanji: 哲 (tetsu), which means "wisdom" or "philosophy", and 学 (gaku), which means "study" or "learning". The etymology of the word dates back to the Nara period (710-794), when Chinese philosophy began to be introduced in Japan. The word 哲学 was created to translate the Chinese term Zhexue, which means "study of wisdom." Since then, the word has been used to refer to the study of the nature of existence, truth, morality and human mind.

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Synonyms and Similar - (哲学) tetsugaku

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哲学; 哲学的思考; 哲学的考察; 哲学的研究; 哲学的思想; 哲学的哲理; 哲学的学問; 哲学的学説; 哲学的体系; 哲学的理論; 哲学的思想体系; 哲学的思想史; 哲学的思想家; 哲学的思想方法; 哲学の学問; 哲学の思想; 哲学の哲理; 哲学の研究; 哲学の思考; 哲学の思想史; 哲学の思想家; 哲学の思

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Words with the same pronunciation: てつがく tetsugaku

Example Sentences - (哲学) tetsugaku

Below are some example sentences:

哲学は人生の意味を探求する学問です。

Tetsugaku wa jinsei no imi o tankyū suru gakumon desu

Philosophy is the study that seeks the meaning of life.

Philosophy is a study that explores the meaning of life.

  • 哲学 - philosophy
  • は - topic particle
  • 人生 - human life
  • の - possession particle
  • 意味 - meaning
  • を - direct object particle
  • 探求する - investigate, explore
  • 学問 - academic discipline
  • です - verb ser/estar in the present

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Other words of the same type: noun

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試す

Kana: ためす

Romaji: tamesu

Translation / Meaning:

to try; test

貯蓄

Kana: ちょちく

Romaji: chochiku

Translation / Meaning:

savings

汽船

Kana: きせん

Romaji: kisen

Translation / Meaning:

steamship

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

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