Japanese

けんきゅう
Meaning: research; study
Part of Speech: Noun

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研
究

Example sentences

He is researching Japanese history at a university.
日本の歴史について研究している
I am researching about Japanese history.
長年、研究を続けた結果、ついに新しい薬が完成した。
After many years of research, the new medicine was finally completed.
彼は情熱をその研究に注いでいる。
He is pouring his passion into that research.
長年の研究がついに大きな成果を収めた。
Years of research finally yielded great results.
この研究所では先端技術の研究が行われている。
This laboratory is conducting research on cutting-edge technology.
彼は一生を医学の研究に捧げた。
He devoted his whole life to medical research.
彼は数学の博士号を取得し、現在は大学で研究している。
He obtained a doctorate in mathematics and is currently conducting research at a university.
彼は公的な研究機関に勤めている。
He works at a public research institution.
この研究を継続するためには、さらなる予算が必要です。
In order to continue this research, more budget is required.

Usage Notes

Refers to the act of investigating something systematically to discover facts or reach new conclusions.

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