Translation guide
The scientific study of language and its structure.
言語学
linguistics
Referring to linguistics as a discipline or area of study.
The standard term for linguistics as an academic field.
彼は大学で言語学を専攻している。
He is majoring in linguistics at university.
Sometimes used to emphasize the scientific aspect, but less common than 言語学.
この研究は言語科学の分野に属する。
This research belongs to the field of linguistic science.
Describing something related to linguistics.
Use 言語学の + noun to mean 'linguistic'.
言語学の理論は複雑だ。
Linguistic theories are complex.
A na-adjective meaning 'linguistic', often used in academic contexts.
その現象は言語学的に興味深い。
That phenomenon is linguistically interesting.