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課題
kadai
Description
「課題」は、学校で先生が出す宿題や、解決しなければならない問題のことです。
"課題" refers to homework assigned by teachers at school or problems that must be solved.
仕事や社会について話すとき、これから取り組むべきテーマという意味でもよく使われます。
When talking about work or society, "課題" is often used to mean themes or issues to be addressed going forward.
Meanings
課題kadai
assignment; task given to complete
先生が新しい課題を出しました。
The teacher gave a new assignment.
課題kadai
problem to solve; challenge; issue
環境問題は大きな課題です。
Environmental issues are a major challenge.
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Notes
- Etymology
課 (impose/assign) + 題 (topic/subject), literally an assigned subject.
- Nuance
課題 stresses something to be worked on; 宿題 is specifically school homework.
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