数学(すうがく)

数学(すうがく) is the academic term for mathematics, used from junior high school onward.

Branches

• 代数(だいすう): algebra
• 幾何学(きかがく): geometry
• 微積分(びせきぶん): calculus
• 統計学(とうけいがく): statistics

Common expressions

• 数学(すうがく)が得意(とくい)だ: to be good at math
• 数学(すうがく)が苦手(にがて)だ: to be bad at math
• 数学(すうがく)の問題(もんだい): math problem
• 数学(すうがく)者(しゃ): mathematician

Similar words

• 算数(さんすう): arithmetic (used for elementary school math)