English–Japanese

“physics” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajibutsuri

Example

私は物理が好きです。watashi wa butsu ri ga su ki de su

I like physics.

Illustration for 物理 (physics)

How to say “physics” in Japanese

“Physics” in Japanese is 物理 (butsuri).

物理 (butsuri) examines the basic rules behind matter, energy, motion, and forces in the natural world.

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

Example sentences with 物理

高校で物理を習いました。kō kō de butsu ri o nara i ma shi ta

I learned physics in high school.

Tips for using 物理

  • In Japanese, 物理 (butsuri) names the academic field of physics, whereas 物理的 (butsuriteki) commonly means physical or material.

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