史学
Meanings
1
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
history (as a field of study); historical science
Refers to the academic discipline of history, not to a story or past events in general. Often used in university department names and course titles.
He is majoring in history at university.
We discussed research methods in historical science.
Usage patterns
- 史学を専攻するto major in history (as an academic field)
I'm majoring in history at university.
- 史学を研究するto do research in the field of history
He does research in Japanese history studies.