宿題

• 読み: しゅくだい
• ローマ字: shukudai
• 漢字の分解: 宿 (shuku/yado) — lodging, home; 題 (dai) — topic, problem
• 発音: /ɕɯ.kɯ.da.i/

意味

Homework; assignment. Work given by a teacher to be completed outside of class.

A noun formed from 宿 (lodge, stay) and 題 (topic, problem). Refers to schoolwork assigned to be done at home. Japanese students are known for receiving substantial homework, especially during summer break (夏休みの宿題). Also used figuratively for unresolved issues.

例文

1. 宿題を忘れてしまいました。
2. 毎日宿題が多いです。
3. 友達と一緒に宿題をしました。

使い方ガイド

場面: school, studying, daily life

トーン: neutral

起源と歴史

Compound of 宿 (lodging, home) and 題 (topic, problem). The literal meaning of 'problems to take home' reflects the concept of work assigned for completion outside the classroom.

文化的背景

時代: Modern

世代: Young people

社会的背景: Universal