系列

系列

"Series," "system," or "group of related things."

In this context, '系列' refers to a specialized field or branch within an institution or organization.

この大学は古典文学研究の系列があります。

This university has departments for classical literature studies.

Here, '系列' is used to denote a network or sequence of shops under the same management or brand.

彼はその会社の系列店舗をいくつか訪れました。

He visited several chain stores of that company.

In this case, '系列' references the branches or subdivisions of a particular field of study or interest.

彼女の興味は哲学や歴史のどちらかの系列に集中しています。

Her interests are focused on the branches of either philosophy or history.