1.
specialty, specialization, expertise
An area of specialized knowledge or skill.
専門 is primarily a noun meaning 'specialty' or 'major.'
Common patterns:
- 〜を専門にする: to specialize in ~
- 専門は〜です: My specialty/major is ~
- 専門の + noun: specialized/specialist + noun
Related words:
- 専門家: specialist, expert
- 専門学校: vocational school, trade school
- 専門店: specialty store
- 専門的: specialized, technical (na-adjective)
Note: While 専門 can modify nouns directly (専門の〜), for adjectival use meaning 'specialized' or 'technical,' 専門的 (na-adjective) is more common.