A1 noun Neutral #3,178 most common

講座

kōza /koːza/

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

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1

料理の講座に参加します。

I will participate in a cooking course.

2

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.

3

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

Noun
講座
Related
講師
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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

1

料理の講座に参加します。

everyday

I will participate in a cooking course.

2

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。

formal

Thank you for coming to the special lecture today.

3

この講座、すごく分かりやすいね。

informal

This course is really easy to understand, isn't it?

4

比較文学の講座を開設する。

academic

To establish a chair (course) of comparative literature.

5

ITスキル向上のための社員講座を検討しています。

business

We are considering a staff workshop for IT skill improvement.

Word Family

Noun
講座
Related
講師

Common Collocations

講座を受ける to take a course
オンライン講座 online course
講座を開く to hold/open a course
通信講座 correspondence course
無料講座 free lecture

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

講座 vs 口座

Pronounced the same (kouza), but means 'bank account'. Be careful with kanji.

講座 vs 教室

Means 'classroom' or 'school', while 講座 refers to the specific curriculum or lecture series.

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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'.

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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.

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Memory Tip

Think of the kanji: 講 (talk/explain) + 座 (seat). A 'seat' where someone 'talks' to teach you something.

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Word Origin

Derived from Buddhist tradition where a high-ranking monk would sit in a 'seat' (座) to 'explain' (講) the sutras.

Grammar Patterns

~の講座 (a course on ~) 講座を受講する (to attend a course) 講座が開かれる (a course is held)
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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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