Kanji

What does the kanji 課 mean?

課 means lesson; section, department; a task. On'yomi カ.

Quick facts
On'yomiカ
Strokes15
Main radical言
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
On'yomi カ
N2 · estimated, JLPT framework15 strokes

lesson; section, department; a task

Memory hook

Words (言) paired with a result (果) and assigned — LESSON, SECTION, TASK.

Stroke order · 15 strokes

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Common words

  • 課かsection, division (of an office); lesson (in a textbook)
  • 課税かぜいtaxation
  • 課長かちょうsection chief, section manager

More words with this kanji

  • 課程かていcourse, curriculum
  • 課題かだいtask, assignment, issue to be resolved
  • 日課にっかdaily routine
  • 課外かがいextracurricular

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Data sources and licences

English meanings, On/Kun readings, stroke counts: KANJIDIC2 — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Components: KRADFILE (EDRDG). Stroke order: KanjiVG (Ulrich Apel), licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Mnemonics written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.