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science and technology
The combined fields of scientific research and technological application. A standard compound used in government, academic, and media contexts.
Composed of 科学 (science) + 技術 (technology, technique). A standard compound that appears frequently in news, government policy, and academic contexts.
Common collocations
- 科学技術の発展: development of science and technology
- 科学技術振興: promotion of science and technology
- 科学技術政策: science and technology policy
- 科学技術立国: nation-building through science and technology
Institutional usage
- 文部科学省: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)
- 科学技術・イノベーション基本計画: Science, Technology and Innovation Basic Plan