English–Japanese

“task” in Japanese

Japanese

Also作業 (sagyō) · タスク (tasuku)

Pronunciation

Romajikadai

Example

この課題は難しいです。ko no ka dai wa muzuka shi i de su

This task is difficult.

Illustration for 課題 (task)

How to say “task” in Japanese

“Task” in Japanese is 課題 (kadai). 課題 can also mean “homework”.

Refers to something set before a person or group as a matter to work on, complete, or resolve.

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

Example sentences with 課題

今日の課題は算数です。kyō no ka dai wa san sū de su

Today's homework is math.

締め切りまでに課題を提出してください。shi me ki ri ma de ni ka dai o tei shutsu shi te ku da sa i

Please submit the assignment by the deadline.

Tips for using 課題

  • In everyday Japanese, 課題 (kadai) can mean school homework, a work assignment, or an issue that needs attention, so context determines the best English translation.

Other Japanese words for “task”

この作業は簡単です。ko no sa gyō wa kan tan de su

This task is easy.

新しいタスクを一つ追加します。atara shi i ta su ku o hito tsu tsui ka shi ma su

I will add one new task.

Related English words

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