Japanese word

レッスン

Pronunciation

Romajiressun

Meaning

  • nounlesson

Example

毎週英語のレッスンを受けます。mai shū ei go no re ssu n o u ke ma su

I take an English lesson every week.

Illustration for レッスン (lesson)

More examples

このレッスンでは会話をたくさん練習します。ko no re ssu n de wa kai wa o ta ku sa n ren shū shi ma su

We practice conversation a lot in this lesson.

Core concept

Describes organized instruction that develops a particular ability through a teacher's guidance and practice.

Common phrases

  • 英語のレッスンei go no re ssu n

    English lesson

  • レッスンを予約するre ssu n o yo yaku su ru

    book a lesson

  • レッスンを受けるre ssu n o u ke ru

    take a lesson

Similar words

授業jugyō: Teaching and practice in a subject or skill during a planned class period.
講習kōshū: Organized instruction that provides training in a specific skill or subject.
稽古keiko: Practice under instruction for developing an artistic, athletic, or practical skill.

Definition in Japanese

知識や技能を身につけるために受ける指導の時間。chi shiki ya gi nō o mi ni tsu ke ru ta me ni u ke ru shi dō no ji kan

Word origin

レッスン (ressun) comes from English lesson, borrowed from Old French leçon and ultimately from Latin lectio, meaning "reading".

Usage tips

  • English uses lesson in phrases such as driving lesson and music lesson, so the word covers training in many practical skills, not only school subjects.

Other meanings

  • classnoun

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