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🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

基礎科目

Pronunciation / Transliteration: kiso kamoku

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Fundamental subject/ˌfʌn.dəˈmen.təl ˈsʌb.dʒɪkt/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #4500 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"英語は大学受験において重要な基礎科目です。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A primary academic discipline or core area of study that forms the essential foundation for further education and understanding.

    "Mathematics is considered a fundamental subject in almost every educational system worldwide."
  2. 2

    An essential topic or core theme that underlies a broader field of inquiry or discussion.

    "Ethics is a fundamental subject that must be addressed before establishing corporate policies."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'fundamentum' (foundation), coming from 'fundus' (bottom), combined with 'subjectus' from 'subicere' (to place under). The compound term emerged in educational discourse to designate core disciplines essential for a comprehensive curriculum.

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