東洋学(とうようがく)

とうようがく
noun
East Asian studies; Oriental studies
academiceducation
1. East Asian studies; Oriental studies
An academic discipline encompassing the study of the languages, history, cultures, philosophies, and religions of East and Southeast Asia.
東洋学(とうようがく)を専攻(せんこう)している。
I'm majoring in East Asian studies.
東洋学(とうようがく)の権威(けんい)として知(し)られている。
He is known as an authority on East Asian studies.
ヨーロッパの大学(だいがく)には東洋学(とうようがく)研究所(けんきゅうじょ)が多(おお)い。
Many European universities have East Asian studies institutes.

Usage

An academic field that has traditionally been studied from a Western perspective. The term 東洋学(とうようがく) is still used in Japan, though in English the field is increasingly referred to as "East Asian studies" rather than "Oriental studies."

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 西洋学(せいようがく): Western studies — the study of Western civilization and culture
  • 日本学(にほんがく): Japanese studies — the academic study of Japan specifically

Related Words

Compare: 中国学(ちゅうごくがく) (Chinese studies)
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