専攻

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: In 専攻 (せんこう), specialized focus 専 and study 攻 combine to denote an academic major.
• Basic usage: 専攻している says that a field is one's principal subject of study or research.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Field of specialization
  • Although 専攻 may align with a named academic program, it focuses on the individual's specialization rather than the institution itself.