A1 noun Neutral #3,177 most common

授業

jugyō /d͡ʑɯᵝɡʲoː/

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

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1

明日、日本語の授業があります。

Tomorrow, I have a Japanese class.

2

午後の授業は休講になりました。

The afternoon class has been canceled.

3

今日の授業、めっちゃ長くない?

Isn't today's class super long?

Word Family

Noun
授業
Verb
授業する
Related
授業者
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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

1

明日、日本語の授業があります。

everyday

Tomorrow, I have a Japanese class.

2

午後の授業は休講になりました。

formal

The afternoon class has been canceled.

3

今日の授業、めっちゃ長くない?

informal

Isn't today's class super long?

4

この授業のシラバスを確認してください。

academic

Please check the syllabus for this course.

5

仕事の後にプログラミングの授業を受けています。

business

I am taking programming classes after work.

Word Family

Noun
授業
Verb
授業する
Related
授業者

Common Collocations

授業を受ける to take a class
授業をする to teach a class
授業に遅れる to be late for class
授業を休む to be absent from class
授業に集中する to concentrate on the lesson

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

授業 vs 勉強

Benkyō is the act of studying or learning in general, while Jugyō is the specific scheduled class session led by a teacher.

授業 vs 講義

Kōgi specifically refers to a university-level lecture, whereas Jugyō is the standard word used for primary and secondary school classes.

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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.

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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.

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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'.

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Word Origin

Derived from the Chinese characters 授 (to impart/instruct) and 業 (vocation/task).

Grammar Patterns

Used with the particle 'o' and verbs like 'ukeru' (take) or 'yasumu' (skip). Can be followed by 'chū' (授業中) to mean 'currently in class'.
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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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