Meaning

Primary

Subject

Alternatives

Course, Curriculum

Word Type

noun

Explanation

If you've got an eye on a certain course, it's a subject you really want to take. Maybe you're in school and that means you'll be taking a lot of courses. Maybe you're a teacher and you're planning out your curriculum. Either way, you have your eye on the course-prize.

Reading

かもく
Kyoko
(Tokyo accent, female)
Kenichi
(Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Pattern of Use

  • 科目を〜

Common Word Combinations

  • 科目を学ぶ
    to learn a subject
    科目をえらぶ
    to select a subject
    科目を教える
    to teach a subject

Context Sentences

とくいな科目とにが手な科目を教えてください。

Tell me about your strong subjects and weak subjects.

多分、その科目、さいじゅこうしないといけないと思う。

I probably have to retake that course.

好きな科目は何ですか?

What subjects do you like?

Kanji Composition