考古学

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: Spelling: 考古学. Reading: こうこがく. Core meaning: archaeology.
• Basic usage: Representative examples: 大学で考古学を学び、土器を研究している / 考古学の講座で発掘現場の記録を読んだ.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Study through material remains
  • 考古学 studies the past through material remains such as pottery, sites, and excavation records. Its focus differs from historical study centered primarily on written accounts.