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“philosophy” in Japanese

Japanese

Also理念 (rinen)

Pronunciation

Romajitetsugaku

Example

私は哲学を勉強しています。watashi wa tetsu gaku o ben kyō shi te i ma su

I am studying philosophy.

Illustration for 哲学 (philosophy)

How to say “philosophy” in Japanese

“Philosophy” in Japanese is 哲学 (tetsugaku).

Centers on thinking carefully about the deepest questions concerning existence, knowledge, and values.

Full entry for 哲学: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 哲学

友達と哲学について話すと、新しい考え方に気づきます。tomo dachi to tetsu gaku ni tsu i te hana su to atara shi i kanga e kata ni ki zu ki ma su

When I talk about philosophy with my friends, I notice new ways of thinking.

Tips for using 哲学

  • The word philosophy appears in common phrases such as personal philosophy, where it refers to principles that guide a person's choices.

Other Japanese words for “philosophy”

会社の理念を社員で共有しています。kai sha no ri nen o sha in de kyō yū shi te i ma su

We share the company's philosophy.

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