- 研究 — research
- 学究 — academic study
- 追究 — pursuit of truth
- 究明 — investigation, clarification
- 究極 — ultimate, final
- 探究 — inquiry, exploration
究 combines the radical 穴 (hole) with 九 (symbolizing effort or continuation) to express the idea of deeply searching into something — as if looking into a hidden place. It represents intense study or the pursuit of knowledge.
彼は 物理学を研究しています。
He is studying physics.
問題の原因を究明する。
Investigate the cause of the problem.
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