30
課
Section, Lesson, Assignment
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Japanese companies are divided into departments called 課 (ka), such as 人事課 (Human Resources Section). The kanji also appears in textbook lessons like 第一課 (Lesson 1).
Memory Trick
Imagine receiving today's assignment from your teacher before class begins. Every lesson comes with a new 課, helping you remember 'lesson' or 'assignment.'
Readings
Onyomi: カ (ka)
Kunyomi:
Example Words
課
か (ka)
Section
課長
かちょう (kachou)
Section manager
課題
かだい (kadai)
Assignment
第一課
だいいっか (daiikka)
Lesson 1
Example Sentence
今日 の 課題 は 難しかったです。
きょう の かだい は むずかしかったです。
kyou no kadai wa muzukashikatta desu
Today's assignment was difficult.