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subject in Japanese

subject in Japanese is 主語, 主題, 学科 — subject means the main topic being discussed, studied, or shown in a work of art.

subject in Japanese

主語
noun
Pronounced: shugo
(grammar) The noun, pronoun or noun phrase about whom the statement is made. In active clauses with verbs denoting an action, the subject is the actor. In clauses in the passive voice the subject is the target of the action.
主題
noun
Pronounced: shudai
The main topic of a paper, work of art, discussion, field of study, etc.
学科
noun
Pronounced: gakka
The main topic of a paper, work of art, discussion, field of study, etc.
科目
noun
Pronounced: kamoku
The main topic of a paper, work of art, discussion, field of study, etc.
学科
noun
Pronounced: gakka
A particular area of study.
科目
noun
Pronounced: kamoku
A particular area of study.
臣民
noun
Pronounced: shinmin
被検体
noun
Pronounced: hikentai
A human, animal, or an inanimate object that is being examined, treated, analysed, etc; especially, one being studied in a scientific experiment, such as a clinical trial.
被検者
noun
Pronounced: hikensha
A human, animal, or an inanimate object that is being examined, treated, analysed, etc; especially, one being studied in a scientific experiment, such as a clinical trial.

What does "subject" mean?

  1. noun The main topic being discussed, studied, or shown in a work of art.
    "Climate change was the subject of the panel discussion."
  2. noun The person or thing a sentence is about — grammatically, the doer of the action.
    "In "the dog barked," "the dog" is the subject."
  3. noun A person or animal being examined, tested, or treated, especially in an experiment.
    "Each subject in the trial received the new medication."
  4. noun A citizen or member of a state ruled by a monarch.
    "As a subject of the Crown, she carried a British passport."

subject in a sentence

  • Climate change was the subject of the panel discussion.
  • History was always her favorite subject at school.
  • In "the dog barked," "the dog" is the subject.
  • Each subject in the trial received the new medication.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "subject" in Japanese?

"subject" in Japanese is 主語, 主題, 学科. subject means: The main topic being discussed, studied, or shown in a work of art.

How do you pronounce 主語?

"subject" in Japanese is 主語, pronounced "shugo".

How do you use "subject" in a sentence?

Example: "Climate change was the subject of the panel discussion." In Japanese, "subject" is 主語, 主題, 学科.

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

Yes — Japanese has 7 translations listed for "subject": 主語, 主題, 学科, 科目, 臣民, 被検体.

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