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How do you say "economics" in Japanese?
経済学
keizaigaku
In Japanese, "economics" is 経済学 (keizaigaku).
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Pronunciation
経済学 is written using kanji. Romanised as keizaigaku, it sounds roughly like "keh-zah-ee-gah-koo" to an English ear.
Writing and usage
Keizaigaku combines 経済 (economy) with 学 (study). Academic study of economic systems.
Example sentence
新しい経済学を買いました。
Atarashii Keizaigaku wo kaimashita.
I bought a new economics.
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How to remember 経済学
Economy study. Money, trade, and resources.
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Questions about 経済学
How do you pronounce 経済学?
経済学 is romanised as keizaigaku. Say it roughly like "keh-zah-ee-gah-koo" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.
Is 経済学 formal or casual?
経済学 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.
How is 経済学 written in Japanese?
経済学 is written using kanji. Keizaigaku combines 経済 (economy) with 学 (study).
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