All About the Japanese Word Kagaku

Science
by Namiko Abe
Namiko Abe was born and raised in Japan. She is a Japanese language teacher and translator, as well as a Japanese calligraphy expert.
Updated May 25, 2017

For those interested in Science, and in studying the Japanese language, get to know the word, Kagaku. Kagaku or 科学 (かがく) in Japanese characters is the Japanese word for Science. 

Example

Kagaku ga shinposhite, watashitachi no seikatsu wa benrini natta.​

科学が進歩して、私たちの生活は便利になった。

Translation:

Thanks to the development of science, our lives have become much more convenient.​