Japanese dictionary
How to say "textbook" in Japanese
教科書きょうかしょ · kyōkasho
"Textbook" in Japanese is 教科書 (kyōkasho). For language courses and adult classes, people often say テキスト (tekisuto).
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Ways to say "textbook" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 教科書きょうかしょ · kyōkasho | Textbook. |
| テキストてきすと · tekisuto | Textbook; course book. |
| 参考書さんこうしょ · sankōsho | Study guide; reference book. |
How to use it
Study guides for exams are 参考書 (sankōsho).
"Open your textbook to page 10" is 教科書の十ページを開いてください.
Example sentences
- 教科書の十ページを開いてください。Kyōkasho no juppēji o hiraite kudasai.Please open your textbook to page ten.
- 日本語のテキストを買いました。Nihongo no tekisuto o kaimashita.I bought a Japanese textbook.
- 教科書を忘れました。Kyōkasho o wasuremashita.I forgot my textbook.
- 試験のために参考書で勉強しています。Shiken no tame ni sankōsho de benkyō shite imasu.I'm studying with a study guide for the exam.
- このテキストはわかりやすいです。Kono tekisuto wa wakariyasui desu.This textbook is easy to understand.
- 子どもの教科書に名前を書きました。Kodomo no kyōkasho ni namae o kakimashita.I wrote my child's name in the textbooks.
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Questions
What is 参考書?
参考書 (sankōsho) is a study guide or reference book, often used to prepare for exams.
Does テキスト mean text?
In Japanese, テキスト (tekisuto) usually means a textbook or course book. A text message is メッセージ.
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