講義

How to remember it

講 (lecture) + 義 (meaning) — a formal talk that delivers meaning and knowledge.

Example sentences

• 明日の講義は休講です。

  あしたのこうぎはきゅうこうです。

  Tomorrow's lecture is canceled.

• 教授の講義はとても面白い。

  きょうじゅのこうぎはとてもおもしろい。

  The professor's lecture is very interesting.

Usage

Refers to university-level lectures; 授業 is the general word for 'class.'

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