講習

こうしゅう

short course, training

JLPT N1

Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

"講習" refers to a short course or training session, often organized to teach specific skills or knowledge in a concise format. It is commonly used in professional, educational, or safety contexts.

Common Contexts

You will often hear "講習" in workplace safety trainings, beginner courses for skills like computer use, or any short-term instructional sessions.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 安全講習 (あんぜんこうしゅう): safety training, mandatory in many workplaces.
  • 講習を受ける: to attend or take a training.
  • 講習の最後に: at the end of the training, often followed by a test or evaluation.

Register and Nuance

"講習" is a formal term used in official or educational settings. It is more formal than casual words like "クラス" (class) and implies a structured learning environment.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse "講習" with "講義" (lecture) or "授業" (class). "講習" usually implies a practical or skill-based short course rather than a regular academic lecture.

Example Sentences

しんにゅうしゃいんはかならずあんぜんこうしゅうをうけなければならない。

New employees must attend a safety training.

このこうしゅうはしょしんしゃむけのパソコンそうさのきそをおしえます。

This course teaches basic computer operations for beginners.

こうしゅうのさいごにテストがあるので、しっかりふくしゅうしてください。

There will be a test at the end of the training, so please review thoroughly.