section, department

JLPT N1 9 strokes

Words with this Kanji

Overview

The character (kē) primarily refers to a 'department,' 'section,' or 'subject' in academic or organizational contexts. It is commonly used to denote university departments, hospital specialties, or categories of study.

Usage in Education

In educational settings, often appears in compound words like 科学 (science) or 医学 (medical department). It indicates a specific field of study or academic discipline.

Usage in Medical and Organizational Contexts

In hospitals, refers to specialized departments such as 心脏 (cardiology). It helps specify the area of expertise or service.

Common Collocations

  • 科学 (kēxué): science
  • 医学 (yīxué kē): medical department
  • 心脏 (xīnzàng kē): cardiology department
  • 学科 (xuékē): academic subject

Notes

When using , it usually follows the name of the field or specialty. It is a formal term and often appears in written or professional contexts. Avoid confusing with (kè), which means 'lesson' or 'class session.'

Example Sentences

He studies computer science at university.

The hospital's cardiology department is very famous.

This book introduces different scientific subjects.