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数学

Mathematics


Meaning

Mathematics, Math, Maths

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The study of numbers is mathematics (or math).


Reading

すうがく

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.


Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 数学のテスト

    math test

    数学の本

    math book

    数学の先生

    math teacher

  • 数学を用いる

    to use math

    数学を学ぶ

    to learn math

    数学を教える

    to teach math

Context Sentences

母は高校の数学の先生でした。

My mother was a high school math teacher.

明日の数学のテスト、すごく不安なんですよ。

I'm very worried about tomorrow's math test.

その数学の答えは正しいですか?

Are the math answers correct?


Kanji Composition