English–Japanese

“textbook” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikyōkasho

Example

この教科書はとても分かりやすいです。ko no kyō ka sho wa to te mo wa ka ri ya su i de su

This textbook is very easy to understand.

Illustration for 教科書 (textbook)

How to say “textbook” in Japanese

“Textbook” in Japanese is 教科書 (kyōkasho).

Collects the core lessons and exercises that guide study in a defined subject.

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

Example sentences with 教科書

教科書を開きます。kyō ka sho o hira ki ma su

I open the textbook.

教科書に大切なポイントを書き込みます。kyō ka sho ni tai setsu na po i n to o ka ki ko mi ma su

I write important points in the textbook.

Tips for using 教科書

  • Unlike English, where textbook can describe a classic example, 教科書 (kyōkasho) most directly names a book for studying a subject, so its figurative use depends on context.

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