noun
semantics; the study of meaning
Linguistics term for the study of meaning in language. Used in academic contexts.
意味論は言語学の一分野です。
Semantics is a branch of linguistics.
この授業では意味論の基礎を学びます。
In this class, we learn the basics of semantics.
Syntax, the study of sentence structure, distinct from meaning.
Compound of 意味 (imi, 'meaning') and 論 (ron, 'theory, discourse'). A straightforward academic term.