Japanese dictionary
How to say "homework" in Japanese
宿題しゅくだい · shukudai
"Homework" in Japanese is 宿題 (shukudai). At university or work, assignments are often 課題 (kadai).
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Ways to say "homework" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 宿題しゅくだい · shukudai | Homework. |
| 課題かだい · kadai | Assignment; task. |
| 下調べしたしらべ · shitashirabe | Homework (preparation; research beforehand). |
How to use it
"Do your homework" is 宿題をする (shukudai o suru).
"Doing your homework" before a meeting, in the sense of research, is 下調べ (shitashirabe).
Example sentences
- 宿題は終わりましたか。Shukudai wa owarimashita ka.Have you finished your homework?
- 子どもの宿題を手伝いました。Kodomo no shukudai o tetsudaimashita.I helped my child with homework.
- 大学のレポートの課題があります。Daigaku no repōto no kadai ga arimasu.I have a report assignment for college.
- 会議の前に下調べをしておきます。Kaigi no mae ni shitashirabe o shite okimasu.I'll do my homework before the meeting.
- 夏休みの宿題がたくさんあります。Natsuyasumi no shukudai ga takusan arimasu.There's a lot of summer vacation homework.
- その件は宿題にさせてください。Sono ken wa shukudai ni sasete kudasai.Let me take that matter as homework.
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Questions
What does 宿題にさせてください mean at work?
It means "Let me look into it and get back to you," treating the question as homework.
How do you say "do homework" in Japanese?
Say 宿題をする (shukudai o suru).
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