授業
A class or lesson conducted by a teacher in a school or educational setting. It refers to the specific period of instruction and the activities involved in teaching students.
Examples
3 of 5明日、日本語の授業があります。
Tomorrow, I have a Japanese class.
午後の授業は休講になりました。
The afternoon class has been canceled.
今日の授業、めっちゃ長くない?
Isn't today's class super long?
Word Family
Memory Tip
The first kanji 授 (Ju) means 'to give/instruct' and the second 業 (Gyō) means 'work/business'. Think of it as the 'giving of schoolwork'.
Quick Quiz
学校で日本語の____を受けます。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 授業
Examples
明日、日本語の授業があります。
everydayTomorrow, I have a Japanese class.
午後の授業は休講になりました。
formalThe afternoon class has been canceled.
今日の授業、めっちゃ長くない?
informalIsn't today's class super long?
この授業のシラバスを確認してください。
academicPlease check the syllabus for this course.
仕事の後にプログラミングの授業を受けています。
businessI am taking programming classes after work.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
授業料
tuition fee
授業中
during class / in class
公開授業
open class (for parents/observers)
Often Confused With
Benkyō is the act of studying or learning in general, while Jugyō is the specific scheduled class session led by a teacher.
Kōgi specifically refers to a university-level lecture, whereas Jugyō is the standard word used for primary and secondary school classes.
Usage Notes
Jugyō is the most common word for 'class' from elementary school through high school. While it can be used for university, 'kōgi' is more specific to academic lectures.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes say 'jugyō o suru' (to do class) when they mean they are taking a class as a student. Use 'jugyō o ukeru' (to receive/take) for students; 'suru' is used for the teacher.
Memory Tip
The first kanji 授 (Ju) means 'to give/instruct' and the second 業 (Gyō) means 'work/business'. Think of it as the 'giving of schoolwork'.
Word Origin
Derived from the Chinese characters 授 (to impart/instruct) and 業 (vocation/task).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In Japanese schools, classes traditionally begin and end with a formal bow (rei) to the teacher to show respect.
Quick Quiz
学校で日本語の____を受けます。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 授業
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