VocabJLPT N2
field
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. field
  2. 2. field
  3. 3. field (of interest, study, etc.)
This loanword from English refers to a field, and its meaning depends on context — it can mean an outdoor playing field for sports, a field of study or expertise, or a field site for research or work. It is widely used in both casual and technical Japanese.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"I'm scared to go out into the field," he admitted honestly.

Sentence 2

"This field is way bigger than I expected!" he exclaimed.

Sentence 3

Don't you think good manners matter in any field?

Sentence 4

Do you ever have those moments where your field as a researcher suddenly opens up?

Sentence 5

There are too many people in this field right now — it doesn't feel great, does it?