English–Japanese

“course” in Japanese

Japanese

Also課程 (katei) · 講座 (kōza) · 針路 (shinro)

Pronunciation

Romajikōsu

Example

このコースは簡単です。ko no kō su wa kan tan de su

This course is easy.

Illustration for コース (course)

How to say “course” in Japanese

“Course” in Japanese is コース (kōsu).

Describes an intended path or progression, whether it is a route through space or a planned series of study or activities.

Full entry for コース: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with コース

遠足のコースをみんなで決めます。en soku no kō su o mi n na de ki me ma su

We decide the course for our class trip together.

このコースでは、日常の表現を練習します。ko no kō su de wa nichi jō no hyō gen o ren shū shi ma su

In this course, we practice everyday expressions.

Tips for using コース

  • In conversational English, course often means a class or program of study, while a route usually means a way from one place to another.

Other Japanese words for “course”

この学校の課程は三年です。ko no gak kō no ka tei wa san nen de su

The course at this school lasts three years.

来月、英語の講座が始まります。rai getsu ei go no kō za ga haji ma ri ma su

An English course starts next month.

船は針路を変えます。fune wa shin ro o ka e ma su

The ship changes course.

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