Unit 6 - Section 3: Idioms
Specialized Vocabulary Domains
Build vocabulary in specialized fields like technology, science, medicine, and professional sectors.
Technology and Digital Japanese
Digital era vocabulary:
- AI(人工知能) - Artificial Intelligence
- データベース - Database
- セキュリティ - Security
- アップデート - Update
Common tech phrases:
- システムがダウンしています。 - "The system is down."
- パスワードをリセットしてください。 - "Please reset your password."
Academic and Scientific Language
Common academic patterns:
- ~という仮説 - "The hypothesis that..."
- ~を証明する - "To prove that..."
- ~という結論に達した。 - "We reached the conclusion that..."
Scientific terminology:
- 研究 - Research
- 実験 - Experiment
- 理論 - Theory
Medical and Healthcare Japanese
Medical context vocabulary:
- 症状 - Symptoms
- 処方 - Prescription
- 治療 - Treatment
Common medical phrases:
- どこが痛みますか? - "Where does it hurt?"
- 薬は1日3回飲んでください。 - "Take medicine three times daily."
Study Tips
Build Specialized Vocabulary:
- Choose your field: Focus on what interests or helps your career
- Read specialized media: Magazines and websites in your field
- Conversation partners: Find native speakers in your industry
- Create word lists: Maintain personal glossaries for reference
Course Navigation
Study Tips
- Read each example carefully
- Practice pronunciation aloud
- Create your own sentences to reinforce memory
- Finish the section quiz