Where does “理学” come from?
理学 (Japanese) comes from Chinese 理學 — natural sciences; science.
理学 (Japanese): Short for 宋明理学; Synonym of 哲学; Clipping of 物理学
Definitions
- Short for 宋明理学; Synonym of 哲学; Clipping of 物理学
Ancestry of “理学”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chinese | 理學 | natural sciences; science |