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philosophy in Japanese

philosophy in Japanese is 哲学, 主義, 方向 — philosophy means the academic study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, ethics, and reasoning.

philosophy in Japanese

哲学
noun
Pronounced: tetsugaku
主義
noun
Pronounced: shugi
方向
noun
Pronounced: hōkō
方針
noun
Pronounced: hōshin
悟り
noun
Pronounced: satori
(uncountable, originally) The love of wisdom.

What does "philosophy" mean?

  1. noun The academic study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, ethics, and reasoning.
    "She majored in philosophy at university."
  2. noun A personal set of beliefs or principles that guides how someone thinks or acts.
    "His philosophy is simple: treat others the way you want to be treated."
  3. noun A calm, thoughtful attitude, especially toward difficulty or loss.
    "She faced the diagnosis with remarkable philosophy."
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philosophy in a sentence

  • She majored in philosophy at university.
  • The professor specializes in the philosophy of mind.
  • His philosophy is simple: treat others the way you want to be treated.
  • The company's design philosophy favors simplicity over flashy features.

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What is "philosophy" in Japanese?

"philosophy" in Japanese is 哲学, 主義, 方向. philosophy means: The academic study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, ethics, and reasoning.

How do you pronounce 哲学?

"philosophy" in Japanese is 哲学, pronounced "tetsugaku".

How do you use "philosophy" in a sentence?

Example: "She majored in philosophy at university." In Japanese, "philosophy" is 哲学, 主義, 方向.

Are there other ways to say "philosophy" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 5 translations listed for "philosophy": 哲学, 主義, 方向, 方針, 悟り.

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