noun
(former Tokyo) College of Science
Historical name of the institution now known as Tokyo University of Science (東京理科大学). Used in contexts referring to the period before 1951.
物理学校は後に東京理科大学となった。
The College of Science later became Tokyo University of Science.
The current name of the university since 1951. 物理学校 is the historical predecessor.
Compound of 物理 (physics) and 学校 (school). The name reflects its origin as a specialized science institution.