English–Japanese
“social studies” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajishakaika
Example
社会科で日本の地図を見ました。sha kai ka de nihon no chi zu o mi ma shi ta
We looked at a map of Japan in social studies.
How to say “social studies” in Japanese
“Social studies” in Japanese is 社会科 (shakaika).
Social studies explores how people live together and how societies develop across places and time.
Example sentences with 社会科
学校で社会科の発表をしました。gak kō de sha kai ka no hap pyō o shi ma shi ta
I gave a presentation in social studies at school.
Tips for using 社会科
- In Japan, social studies is a school subject in elementary and junior high school, while high school usually teaches geography, history, and civics as separate subjects.