No. 436 in Japanese
科学
Science.
In a sentence
科学は人類の進歩を支えています。
Science supports the progress of humanity.
Here, '科学' is used generally to refer to the field of science as a pillar of human advancement.
最新の科学技術がこの装置に組み込まれています。
The latest scientific technology is integrated into this device.
In this context, '科学技術' refers to scientific technology, showing the applied aspect of '科学' in inventions.
科学的な根拠に基づいた結論を出すべきです。
We should draw conclusions based on scientific evidence.
'科学的' is an adjective derived from '科学', meaning 'scientific', emphasizing reliance on science for evidence.
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