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What is the Kanji for 'Lecture'? | 講

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Lecture', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Lecture' is 講.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lecture

    Reading

    onyomiこう

    kou

    Parts

    Say (言)

    Example Word

    講ずる: take. The Japanese verb '講ずる (こうずる)' means 'to take' or 'to implement' measures, actions, or steps. It is often used in formal or official contexts to describe the act of taking specific actions or measures to address a situation or problem. For example: The government will take measures to prevent the spread of the disease「政府は病気の拡散を防ぐために講ずる」(せいふはびょうきのかくさんをふせぐためにこうずる). The company took steps to improve employee satisfaction「会社は従業員の満足度を向上させるために講じた」(かいしゃはじゅうぎょういんのまんぞくどをこうじょうさせるためにこうじた). This verb is typically used in written or formal speech and is less common in casual conversation.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    17

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    1050

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    radical

    Meaning

    Say

    Radical Form Of

    component

Words Using

This kanji is used in 6 words:

    word

    講演

    Meaning

    Lecture

    word

    講義

    Meaning

    Lecture

    word

    休講

    Meaning

    Cancellation

    word

    講座

    Meaning

    Course

    word

    講師

    Meaning

    Lecturer

    word

    講ずる

    Meaning

    Take

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 46 kanji contain the part 訁 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Theory, Explanation

    kanji

    Meaning

    Discuss

    kanji

    Meaning

    Magazine, Document

    kanji

    Meaning

    Section, Lesson

    kanji

    Meaning

    Deliberation

    kanji

    Meaning

    Evidence

    kanji

    Meaning

    Set up, Establish

    kanji

    Meaning

    Knowledge, Discernment

    kanji

    Meaning

    Permit, Allow

    kanji

    Meaning

    Try, Attempt

    kanji

    Meaning

    Request

    kanji

    Meaning

    Detailed

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mistake

    kanji

    Meaning

    Chastise

    kanji

    Meaning

    Apologize

    kanji

    Meaning

    Birth

    kanji

    Meaning

    Instruction

    kanji

    Meaning

    Poetry

    kanji

    Meaning

    Boast

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sincerity

    kanji

    Meaning

    Many, Various

    kanji

    Meaning

    Protect, Defend

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sue, Appeal

    kanji

    Meaning

    Poetry, Words

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sue, Litigate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hand over, Defer

    kanji

    Meaning

    Examine a patient, Diagnose

    kanji

    Meaning

    Prison, Litigation

    kanji

    Meaning

    Entrust, Consign

    kanji

    Meaning

    Plot, Conspire

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lie, Swindle

    kanji

    Meaning

    Stuff, Packed

    kanji

    Meaning

    Consent, Agreement

    kanji

    Meaning

    Consult

    kanji

    Meaning

    Correspond to

    kanji

    Meaning

    Humble, Modesty

    kanji

    Meaning

    Musical score, Systematic record

    kanji

    Meaning

    Recitation, Recite poetry

    kanji

    Meaning

    Audience with the, Audience

    kanji

    Meaning

    Discreet, Respectfully

    kanji

    Meaning

    Imperial edict

    kanji

    Meaning

    Riddle

    kanji

    Meaning

    Elucidate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Harmony

    kanji

    Meaning

    Obituary

    kanji

    Meaning

    Visit a shrine

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 3 kanji contain the part 冓 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Structure, Care

    kanji

    Meaning

    Purchase, Subscription

    kanji

    Meaning

    Gutter, Channel

Learn the Kanji

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 講 mean?

講 means 'Lecture'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Fifth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N2 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.