Japanese

せんもん
Meaning: specialty; major; field
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

専
門

Example sentences

My major is psychology.
彼は毎日の勉強を通じて、専門的な知識を身につけた
He acquired specialized knowledge through daily study.
専門の業者に依頼して、屋根裏のネズミを駆除してもらった。
I asked a professional company to exterminate the rats in the attic.
この店はヨーロッパからの輸入品を専門に扱っています。
This shop specializes in imported goods from Europe.
パティシエになるために製菓専門学校に通っています。
I am attending a confectionery vocational school to become a pastry chef.
彼は大学でマルクス主義の歴史を専門に研究している。
He is specializing in the history of Marxism at the university.
政府は新しい政策について専門委員会に諮問した。
The government consulted the expert committee regarding the new policy.
この店は婦人衣料を専門に扱います。
This shop specializes in women's clothing.

Usage Notes

Refers to a specific field of study or work one focuses on.

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