N3
こくご (kokugo)
国語
national language (especially Japanese in Japan); Japanese language (as a school subject)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
In Japan, '国語' specifically refers to the Japanese language taught as a subject in schools, or the Japanese language in general from a national perspective.
📝 Example Sentences
小学校では国語の授業がある。
There are Japanese language classes in elementary school.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "国語"!
日本の学校で_______は必須科目です。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 日本の学校では、自国の言語である「国語」が必須科目です。
English: In Japanese schools, Japanese (国語), which is the national language, is a mandatory subject.
English: In Japanese schools, Japanese (国語), which is the national language, is a mandatory subject.
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