Translation guide
A detailed written study of a single specialized subject, usually by one author. In Japanese, this is typically expressed with the word モノグラフ or more descriptively as 専門研究書.
A scholarly work focusing on a single topic, often published as a book or lengthy article.
Direct loanword from English, widely understood in academic contexts. Refers to a detailed study of a single subject.
このモノグラフは江戸時代の経済について詳しく分析している。
This monograph provides a detailed analysis of the economy in the Edo period.
Literally 'specialized research book'. A more descriptive Japanese term, suitable for formal or academic writing.
彼は中世ヨーロッパ史に関する専門研究書を出版した。
He published a monograph on medieval European history.
General term for 'research book'. Can be used when the context makes the specialized nature clear.
この研究書は一つのテーマを深く掘り下げている。
This research book delves deeply into a single theme.
Refers to a work written by a single author, often used in bibliographic contexts. Emphasizes single authorship rather than the specialized topic.
This single-author work is the culmination of the author's years of research.