Japanese

こうぎ
Meaning: lecture; class
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

講
義

Example sentences

The professor's lecture is very interesting and popular with students.
講義中、あまりに眠くて居眠りをしてしまった。
I was so sleepy during the lecture that I almost fell asleep.
彼は講義の内容をノートに詳しく書き留めた。
He took detailed notes on the lecture content.
退屈な講義の最中に、彼はあくびを噛み殺した。
He stifled a yawn during the boring lecture.
講義を録音した。
I recorded the lecture.
退屈な講義の最中に、つい大きな欠伸をしてしまった。
In the middle of the boring lecture, I accidentally let out a big yawn.
教授の講義は非常に難解だが、とても興味深い。
The professor's lecture is very difficult, but very interesting.
退屈な講義の間、彼は窓の外を眺めながら白昼夢に耽っていた。
During the boring lecture, he was lost in a daydream while gazing out the window.
講義の内容を忘れないように筆記した
I took notes so I wouldn't forget the lecture content.
政治学の講義では、民主主義の基本原則について学ぶ。
In the political science lecture, we learn about the basic principles of democracy.

Usage Notes

Primarily used for university-level lectures or formal academic explanation.

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