No. 4,402 in Japanese
哲学
Philosophy.
In a sentence
私は大学で哲学を専攻しました。
I majored in philosophy at university.
The word '哲学' (philosophy) refers to the academic discipline that involves studying fundamental questions. It is used as a noun here.
彼の言葉には人生の哲学が感じられる。
His words convey a sense of life's philosophy.
In this context, '哲学' refers to a personal philosophy or perspective on life, showcasing an abstract and applied usage.
哲学的な思考は問題解決に役立つ。
Philosophical thinking aids in problem-solving.
Here, '哲学' is part of the adjective '哲学的', meaning 'philosophical,' referring to a thought process associated with philosophy.
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