研究領域

• Reading: けんきゅうりょういき
• Romaji: kenkyuu ryouiki
• Kanji breakdown: 研 (ken) — polish, study; 究 (kyuu) — investigate; 領 (ryou) — territory, domain; 域 (iki) — area, region
• Pronunciation: /keɴ.kjɯː.ɾʲoː.i.ki/

Meaning

Research area; field of study. A specific domain of academic or scientific investigation.

A noun used in academic and professional settings to describe a particular area where active investigation is being conducted. More specific than 分野 (bunya, field), as it implies ongoing research activity. Often appears in university descriptions, academic papers, and grant applications. Can be interchanged with 研究分野 (kenkyuu bunya) in less formal academic contexts.

Examples

1. 彼女の研究領域は量子力学だ。 Her research area is quantum mechanics.
2. 異なる研究領域の専門家が集まって会議が開かれた。 Experts from different research fields gathered for a conference.
3. この大学は幅広い研究領域をカバーしている。 This university covers a wide range of research areas.

Usage Guide

Context: academia, research, university

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Sino-Japanese: 研究 (kenkyuu, research) + 領域 (ryouiki, domain/territory). Literally 'research territory' — the domain in which scholarly investigation takes place.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal