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造詣 (ぞうけい) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun
deep knowledge ; expertise ; scholarship
Refers to profound, specialized knowledge or scholarly attainments in a field, often acquired through long study. Typically used in formal or written contexts.
Kanji 詣 visit a temple, arrive, attain Similar words 知ち 識しき 知識 is general knowledge or information, while 造詣 implies deep, specialized expertise.
学がく 識しき 学識 also means scholarly knowledge, but 造詣 emphasizes the depth and personal attainment in a specific area.
Etymology The kanji 造 means 'create' or 'build up', and 詣 means 'visit' or 'attain'. Together they suggest knowledge that has been built up through dedicated study. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the compound is used to express profound scholarly attainment.
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The professor is known for his profound scholarship in linguistics.
