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Is 哲学 (てつがく) the correct word to use when talking about Philosophy as a major?

Nikola
Asked 4 years ago

I want to be able to say "my major is philosophy" and so I looked up the word for philosophy, but I'm not sure if it would be correct use the same word when talking about it as a major in college?

In other words, would this be correct?

私は専攻が哲学です。

Thank you!!

ありがとうございました!

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Hi Nikola-san,

My major is Philosophy. = "私の専攻は哲学です。" or  "私は専攻が哲学です。"  
Actually there is a subtle difference in the nuance, but you can say either way. 

 

 



Aki
Answered 4 years ago