スケジュール

• Reading: スケジュール
• Romaji: sukejuuru
• Pronunciation: /sɯ.ke.dʑɯː.ɾɯ/

Meaning

Schedule. A plan of activities or events with their intended times.

A katakana loanword from English 'schedule', widely used in modern Japanese. Common expressions: スケジュールを立てる (sukejuuru wo tateru, to make a schedule), スケジュール管理 (sukejuuru kanri, schedule management), スケジュール帳 (sukejuuru-chou, planner/diary). More casual and versatile than the native 日程 (nittei), covering both daily plans and long-term agendas.

Examples

1. 来週のスケジュールを確認した。 I checked next week's schedule.
2. スケジュールがいっぱいで会えない。 My schedule is packed, so I can't meet up.
3. スケジュールを立ててから旅行の準備をしよう。 Let's make a schedule before we start preparing for the trip.

Usage Guide

Context: business, daily life, planning

Tone: casual

Origin & History

Borrowed from English 'schedule'. Entered Japanese during the post-war period as Western business practices became widespread. Adapted with katakana pronunciation.

Cultural Context

Era: Post-war

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal