講座
A formal series of lectures, a specific course of study, or a workshop focusing on a particular subject. It is often used in universities, adult education centers, or online learning platforms to describe a structured educational program.
Examples
3 of 5料理の講座に参加します。
I will participate in a cooking course.
本日は、特別講座にお越しいただきありがとうございます。
Thank you for coming to the special lecture today.
この講座、すごく分かりやすいね。
This course is really easy to understand, isn't it?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the kanji: 講 (talk/explain) + 座 (seat). A 'seat' where someone 'talks' to teach you something.
Quick Quiz
インターネットで日本語の____を受けました。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 講座
Examples
料理の講座に参加します。
everydayI will participate in a cooking course.
本日は、特別講座にお越しいただきありがとうございます。
formalThank you for coming to the special lecture today.
この講座、すごく分かりやすいね。
informalThis course is really easy to understand, isn't it?
比較文学の講座を開設する。
academicTo establish a chair (course) of comparative literature.
ITスキル向上のための社員講座を検討しています。
businessWe are considering a staff workshop for IT skill improvement.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
人気の講座
a popular course
公開講座
public lecture
短期講座
short-term course
Often Confused With
Pronounced the same (kouza), but means 'bank account'. Be careful with kanji.
Means 'classroom' or 'school', while 講座 refers to the specific curriculum or lecture series.
Usage Notes
講座 is typically used for specific titles of programs or workshops rather than general daily classes in school. In a university context, it can also refer to a specific academic department or 'chair'.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use the kanji for bank account (口座) when they mean to write educational course (講座). Always check if you are talking about money or learning.
Memory Tip
Think of the kanji: 講 (talk/explain) + 座 (seat). A 'seat' where someone 'talks' to teach you something.
Word Origin
Derived from Buddhist tradition where a high-ranking monk would sit in a 'seat' (座) to 'explain' (講) the sutras.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Japan has many 'Culture Centers' that offer various hobby-based 講座, ranging from flower arrangement to history classes for the general public.
Quick Quiz
インターネットで日本語の____を受けました。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 講座
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