Japanese Conversation · Level 98
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Japanese word
領域
Pronunciation
Romajiryōiki
Meaning
- nounarea
Example
この領域では新しい考えが生まれています。ko no ryō iki de wa atara shi i kanga e ga u ma re te i ma su
New ideas are emerging in this area.
More examples
その領域に関する本を読んでいます。so no ryō iki ni kan su ru hon o yo n de i ma su
I am reading a book about that area.
Core concept
Describes a bounded sphere in which something exists, happens, or operates.
Common phrases
さまざまな領域sa ma za ma na ryō iki
various areas
限られた領域kagi ra re ta ryō iki
a limited area
研究の領域ken kyū no ryō iki
a research field
Similar words
分野bunya: A particular subject or activity area in which people work or study.
範囲hani: The extent covered by a subject, activity, or rule.
Definition in Japanese
物事が存在したり活動したりする一定の範囲。mono goto ga son zai shi ta ri katsu dō shi ta ri su ru it tei no han i
Word origin
領 (ryō, "territory") and 域 (iki, "boundary") combine in this Sino-Japanese compound to express a bounded area or sphere.
Usage tips
- The Japanese word 領域 (ryōiki) applies to fields such as science, art, and work, so it often refers to a subject area rather than a place on a map.
Other meanings
- domainnoun
- territorynoun