noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
humanities, social sciences, and fine arts; liberal arts
Refers to the broad academic field encompassing humanities, social sciences, and fine arts, often contrasted with 理科系 (science and engineering).
See also: 理科系
He entered a university in the humanities and social sciences.
I am good at liberal arts subjects.
Compound of 文 (literature, humanities), 科 (department, field), and 系 (system, lineage). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term is conventionally used to denote the humanities and liberal arts academic track.