noun
Oriental studies; Near Eastern studies
Academic field focusing on the history, languages, and cultures of the Middle East and broader Orient. Often used in university department names.
彼は大学でオリエント学を専攻している。
He is majoring in Oriental studies at university.
オリエント学の教授が中東の古代文明について講演した。
The professor of Oriental studies gave a lecture on ancient Middle Eastern civilizations.