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昆虫学

こんちゅうがく

N2entomology

Examples

大学で昆虫学を学び、甲虫を研究している。

昆虫学の本を読んで羽の構造を調べた。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: Written 昆虫学 and read こんちゅうがく, it denotes entomology, the scientific study of insects.
  • Basic usage: It is used for university research on beetles and investigation of wing structure.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • A discipline, not merely a hobby
    • The term names systematic science rather than casual insect collecting.

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