科
department · course · section
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of grain and measure. Measuring grain.
Symbolism
Science, subject, classification. Represents system of knowledge.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Advancement of science
Component Breakdown
grain + 斗
Words & Expressions
Words written with 科
Four-Character Compounds
金科玉条
きんかぎょくじょう
golden rule (basic principle ensuring success in some activity)
Anime & Manga
魔法科高校の劣等生
The Irregular at Magic High School
A well-known work with 科 in its Japanese title.
とある科学の超電磁砲
A Certain Scientific Railgun
A well-known work with 科 in its Japanese title.
とある科学の一方通行【アクセラレータ】
A Certain Scientific Accelerator
A well-known work with 科 in its Japanese title.
劇場版 魔法科高校の劣等生 星を呼ぶ少女
The Irregular at Magic High School The Movie: The Girl Who Summons the Stars
A well-known work with 科 in its Japanese title.
外科医エリーゼ
Doctor Elise: The Royal Lady with the Lamp
A well-known work with 科 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
保科正之
Name contains 科
Hoshina Masayuki was a Japanese daimyō of the early Edo period, who was the founder of what became the Matsudaira house of Aizu.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
“department”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 科 mean in Japanese?
科 means department, course, section.
How do you read 科?
On'yomi: カ (KA).
How many strokes does 科 have?
科 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 禾 (grain).
Is 科 a good kanji for a tattoo?
科 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means department, course, section. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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