分野(ぶんや)

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)