Japanese dictionary
How to say "subject" in Japanese
科目かもく · kamoku
A school "subject" is 科目 (kamoku). The subject line of an email is 件名 (kenmei). A topic of conversation is 話題 (wadai).
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Ways to say "subject" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 科目かもく · kamoku | Subject (school). |
| 教科きょうか · kyōka | Subject (school, formal). |
| 件名けんめい · kenmei | Subject (email). |
| 話題わだい · wadai | Subject; topic (of conversation). |
How to use it
"What's your favorite subject?" is 好きな科目は何ですか.
"Change the subject" is 話題を変える (wadai o kaeru).
Example sentences
- 好きな科目は何ですか。Suki na kamoku wa nan desu ka.What's your favorite subject?
- メールの件名を書いてください。Mēru no kenmei o kaite kudasai.Please write a subject line for the email.
- 話題を変えましょう。Wadai o kaemashō.Let's change the subject.
- 数学は得意な科目です。Sūgaku wa tokui na kamoku desu.Math is my strong subject.
- 件名に日付を入れてください。Kenmei ni hizuke o irete kudasai.Please include the date in the subject line.
- その話題は最近よく聞きます。Sono wadai wa saikin yoku kikimasu.I hear about that subject a lot lately.
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Questions
How do you say "email subject" in Japanese?
Say 件名 (kenmei). Business emails in Japan usually have a clear 件名.
How do you say "change the subject" in Japanese?
Say 話題を変える (wadai o kaeru).
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