哲学
てつがく
tetsugaku
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 32 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
哲学 (てつがく (tetsugaku)) means "Philosophy". It is a Japanese noun. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
Philosophy
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Example Sentences
哲学の勉強は人生について深く考えさせてくれる。
てつがくのべんきょうはじんせいについてふかくかんがえさせてくれる。
The study of philosophy makes one think deeply about life.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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