How to say 'Task' or 'Issue' in Japanese | 課題

word

Meaning

Task, Issue

Reading

Kanji

課Section, Lesson 題Topic

Explanation

The Japanese noun '課題 (かだい)' can mean 'task' or 'issue'. When referring to a 'task', it often implies a specific assignment or piece of work that needs to be completed, such as homework or a project. For example: I have a lot of tasks to do「たくさんの課題があります」(たくさんのかだいがあります). When referring to an 'issue', it can denote a problem or challenge that needs to be addressed. For example: We need to discuss this issue「この課題について話し合う必要があります」(このかだいについてはなしあうひつようがあります). The word is commonly used in both academic and professional settings.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

1505

Composition

kanji

Handwriting