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Meanings
1
study of classical Japanese literature and culture; kokugaku
Refers to the Edo-period scholarly movement that focused on ancient Japanese texts, poetry, and native traditions, often contrasted with Chinese studies (漢学).
See also: 国学
He majored in the study of classical Japanese literature at university and is researching the Man'yōshū.
2
Japanology; Japanese studies
A broader, modern academic term for the study of Japan, its culture, language, and society; often used synonymously with 日本学.
See also: 日本学
In the field of Japanese studies, traditional performing arts are also a subject of research.