レジュメ

• 読み: レジュメ
• ローマ字: rejume
• 漢字の分解: From French 'résumé' (summary) — used in Japanese universities to mean a lecture handout/outline, not a CV
• 発音: /ɾe.dʑɯ.me/

意味

A lecture handout or summary — the printed outline a professor distributes in class, distinct from the Western meaning of résumé.

In Japanese university culture, レジュメ does not mean a CV or résumé as in Western countries. Instead, it refers to the printed handout or summary that professors distribute at the beginning of a lecture, outlining the key points, references, and discussion topics. Missing a class means missing the レジュメ, which leads to the common practice of asking classmates for copies. Some professors upload レジュメ online, while others only distribute physical copies in class, making attendance even more important.

例文

1. この授業レジュメくれるから板書しなくていいの助かる。
2. 先週休んだからレジュメもらってない、コピーさせて。
3. レジュメだけじゃテスト範囲わからないからちゃんと出席しな。

使い方ガイド

場面: university, academic, friends

トーン: academic-casual, everyday

正しい言い方

• 今日のレジュメ余分にもらえる？ (Can I get an extra copy of today's handout?)
• レジュメに載ってないことも試験に出るって言ってたよ。 (The professor said stuff not on the handout will also be on the exam.)

避ける言い方

• 就活で「レジュメ持ってきてください」と言われたら履歴書のこと — 大学のプリントを持っていかない (When told to bring a レジュメ to a job interview, they mean a CV — don't bring a lecture handout)

よくある間違い

• Confusing the Japanese university meaning (lecture handout) with the American English meaning (résumé/CV) — in Japanese academic contexts, レジュメ always means a printed class summary

起源と歴史

From French 'résumé' (summary), adopted into Japanese academic culture to mean a lecture summary handout. This meaning diverges from the American English usage (curriculum vitae) and aligns closer to the original French meaning.

文化的背景

時代: Adopted into Japanese academic culture, widespread since the late 20th century

世代: University students and academics

社会的背景: Universal in academic contexts

地域メモ: Used at universities across Japan. The handout-based meaning is unique to Japanese academic culture and often surprises exchange students.