分 野(ぶんや)

ぶんや

noun

field, sphere

1. field, area, sphere

A particular branch of study, activity, or interest.

専門(せんもん)分野(ぶんや)は何(なん)ですか。

What is your field of specialization?

様々(さまざま)な分野(ぶんや)で活躍(かつやく)している。

He is active in various fields.

この分野(ぶんや)では日本(にほん)が進(すす)んでいる。

Japan is advanced in this field.

Refers to a domain, area, or branch of knowledge, activity, or industry. More formal than 領域(りょういき) in everyday use.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

専門(せんもん)分野(ぶんや): field of specialization
研究(けんきゅう)分野(ぶんや): research field
〜の分野(ぶんや)で: in the field of ~
様々(さまざま)な分野(ぶんや): various fields
新(あたら)しい分野(ぶんや): new field
未知(みち)の分野(ぶんや): unknown territory

SIMILAR WORDS:

領域(りょういき): domain, territory (more abstract, also used for physical areas)
範囲(はんい): range, scope (emphasis on boundaries)
ジャンル: genre (more casual, used for entertainment/media)
業界(ぎょうかい): industry (specifically business sectors)

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Added 2026.1.13 0:35 · Revised 2026.5.27 3:37

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