Translation guide
The scientific study of the origin, evolution, and structure of the universe. In Japanese, the term is primarily used in academic or scientific contexts.
The academic discipline dealing with the large-scale properties of the universe as a whole.
The standard term for cosmology as a scientific field. Used in academic and popular science contexts.
彼は宇宙論の専門家です。
He is an expert in cosmology.
最新の宇宙論によると、宇宙は加速膨張している。
According to the latest cosmology, the universe is expanding at an accelerating rate.
Loanword from English, used in some academic or trendy contexts, but less common than 宇宙論.
この本は現代コスモロジーの入門書です。
This book is an introduction to modern cosmology.
A particular culture's or religion's account of the origin and structure of the universe, often mythological.
Refers to a worldview or conception of the cosmos, including mythological or philosophical perspectives.
古代ギリシャの宇宙観は天動説に基づいていた。
Ancient Greek cosmology was based on the geocentric model.
この神話には独特の宇宙観が表れている。
This myth expresses a unique cosmology.
More general term for 'worldview', often used when cosmology overlaps with philosophy or culture. Not strictly scientific.
宇宙論 (uchūron) is the scientific study of the universe, while 宇宙観 (uchūkan) refers to a conception or view of the cosmos, often cultural or philosophical. Use 宇宙論 for modern physics and astronomy; use 宇宙観 for myths, religions, or artistic worldviews.
彼の作品には独特の世界観がある。
His works have a unique cosmology.