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
Pronounced: tetsugaku
主義
Pronounced: shugi
方向
Pronounced: hōkō
方針
Pronounced: hōshin
悟り
Pronounced: satori
(uncountable, originally) The love of wisdom.
What does "philosophy" mean?
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noun The academic study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, ethics, and reasoning.
"She majored in philosophy at university."
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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."
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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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