noun

  1. study of the English language as a means to acquire Western knowledge (esp. after the end of Japan's period of isolation).
  2. English literature, British studies.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
英学 えいがく

Contained Kanji Breakdown

England, English, hero
エイ ひ はなぶさ (4th, N4)
grass, grass radical (no. 140)
center, middle
オウ あきら え (3rd, N2)
mouth
くち コウ ク (1st, N4)
large, big
ダイ おお- た (1st, N5)
one, one radical (no.1)
イチ いっ ひと- (1st, N5)
person
ひと ニン ジン (1st, N5)
study, learning, science
ガク まな.ぶ たか (1st, N5)
to learn(𦥯) variant
wa-shaped crown radical (no. 14)
ベキ (Kentei 1)
child, sign of the rat, 11PM-1AM
こ シ ス (1st, N5)
complete, finish
リョウ さとる (8th, N2)
one, one radical (no.1)
イチ いっ ひと- (1st, N5)