理科
Meanings
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.
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.
When I was in elementary school, I liked science experiments the most.
Usage patterns
- 理科の授業a science class
Today we learned about plants in science class.
- 理科を教えるto teach science
He teaches science at a junior high school.
- 理科が得意だto be good at science
My little sister is good at science and says she wants to become a researcher someday.
- 理科の実験をするto do a science experiment
The whole class did a science experiment together.
- 理科系の大学a science-oriented university (department)
He went on to a science-oriented university.