English–Japanese

“specialization” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajisenshū

Example

大学で専修を選びます。dai gaku de sen shū o era bi ma su

I choose my specialization at university.

Illustration for 専修 (specialization)

How to say “specialization” in Japanese

“Specialization” in Japanese is 専修 (senshū).

Describes focusing on one chosen field until it becomes a person's main area of study.

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

Example sentences with 専修

入学後に専修を変更する学生もいます。nyū gaku go ni sen shū o hen kō su ru gaku sei mo i ma su

Some students change their specialization after entering the university.

Tips for using 専修

  • In university contexts, 専修 (senshū) can identify a focused field within a broader course of study, which is why it often corresponds to "major" in English.

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