Japanese dictionary
How to say "math" in Japanese
数学すうがく · sūgaku
"Math" in Japanese is 数学 (sūgaku). In elementary school, the subject is called 算数 (sansū).
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Ways to say "math" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 数学すうがく · sūgaku | Math (junior high and above). |
| 算数さんすう · sansū | Math (elementary school; arithmetic). |
| 計算けいさん · keisan | Calculation. |
How to use it
"I'm good at math" is 数学が得意です (sūgaku ga tokui desu).
Doing math in your head is 暗算 (anzan).
Example sentences
- 数学が得意です。Sūgaku ga tokui desu.I'm good at math.
- 子どもの算数の宿題を手伝いました。Kodomo no sansū no shukudai o tetsudaimashita.I helped my child with math homework.
- この計算は合っていますか。Kono keisan wa atte imasu ka.Is this math correct?
- 大学で数学を勉強しました。Daigaku de sūgaku o benkyō shimashita.I studied math in college.
- 数学は苦手でした。Sūgaku wa nigate deshita.I wasn't good at math.
- 暗算が速いですね。Anzan ga hayai desu ne.You're fast at mental math.
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Questions
What is the difference between 算数 and 数学?
算数 (sansū) is arithmetic taught in elementary school. 数学 (sūgaku) is math from junior high school onward.
How do you say "mental math" in Japanese?
Say 暗算 (anzan).
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