Translation guide
The study of sound systems in languages. In Japanese, this is a technical term used in linguistics.
音韻論
phonology (as a field of study)
The academic field that analyzes how sounds function in a particular language or languages.
The standard term for phonology as a branch of linguistics. Used in academic contexts.
音韻論は言語の音の体系を研究する分野です。
Phonology is the field that studies the sound systems of languages.
Can mean 'phoneme' or 'phonological' as a prefix. Less common as a standalone term for the field.
Phonology (音韻論) is often contrasted with phonetics (音声学, おんせいがく), which deals with the physical properties of speech sounds. Be careful not to confuse the two.
Refers to the phonological system of a specific language. Often used when describing the sound inventory and rules.
日本語の音韻体系は比較的単純です。
The phonological system of Japanese is relatively simple.
この言語の音韻を分析する。
Analyze the phonology of this language.