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“research” in Japanese

Japanese

Alsoリサーチ (risāchi)

Pronunciation

Romajikenkyū

Example

私は大学で研究をしています。watashi wa dai gaku de ken kyū o shi te i ma su

I do research at a university.

Illustration for 研究 (research)

How to say “research” in Japanese

“Research” in Japanese is 研究 (kenkyū).

Pursues a subject through organized inquiry, using evidence and thought to reach a clearer understanding.

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

Example sentences with 研究

新しい薬について研究を始めました。atara shi i kusuri ni tsu i te ken kyū o haji me ma shi ta

I started research on a new medicine.

Tips for using 研究

  • 研究 (kenkyū) can describe careful study outside a university, such as examining a hobby, a skill, or a practical problem.

Other Japanese words for “research”

市場の動きをリサーチします。shi jō no ugo ki o ri sā chi shi ma su

I will research market trends.

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