Refers to natural sciences and related fields such as mathematics, engineering, and medicine. Often contrasted with 文科 (liberal arts).
See also: 文科
He entered a university in the sciences.
science faculty; science department
Used for university faculties or departments covering science, engineering, medicine, etc.
理科の学部では実験が重視される。
In the science faculty, experiments are emphasized.
Specifically the school subject covering physics, chemistry, biology, and earth science. Commonly taught in elementary and junior high school.
小学生のとき、理科の実験が一番好きだった。
When I was in elementary school, I liked science experiments the most.
Today we learned about plants in science class.
He teaches science at a junior high school.
My little sister is good at science and says she wants to become a researcher someday.
The whole class did a science experiment together.
He went on to a science-oriented university.
chronological scientific tables; science almanac
declining interest in science among youth