Meaning

Primary

Homework

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The lodge you're staying in has a topic around it. Think of it as a theme. This theme is doing your homework. So yeah, you just went to a nice lodge for vacation only to have to do homework everywhere.

Reading

しゅくだい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 宿題が終わる

    homework is finished

    宿題がある

    to have homework

    宿題が出る

    homework is assigned, to get homework

Context Sentences

ななめから見てるから、宿題の答えが見えづらいんだよね。

It's hard to see the answers to your homework because I'm looking at it from an angle.

今日のわたしの宿題、ちょっと見てもらえないかな?

Can you take a quick look at my homework from today, please?

「でも、ママ!僕…」「つべこべ言わないの。さあ、自分の部屋へ行って、宿題をしなさい。」

"But, Mom! I..." "No buts. Now go to your room and do your homework."

Kanji Composition