レッスン
ressun[ɾe̞sːɨ̃ɴ]
The Japanese word for "lesson" is レッスン (ressun).
レッスン refers to a learning task assigned to a student. While レッスン is used for general lessons, you might use other terms for specific contexts: jyugyō is used to describe a class, benkyōkai can describe a study group and unten renshū is used specifically to refer to a driving lesson.
Meaning: learning task assigned to a student (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
ressun
Did you know?
- Unlike English, where a 'lesson' can be a moral takeaway from a story, Japanese uses different words like kizuki or kyōkun for life lessons.
- In the context of idol culture in Japan, レッスン refers to the grueling daily dance and vocal training sessions that trainees must undergo.
- When a student takes a レッスン, they might call their teacher sensei, but if the lesson is for a Western skill like yoga or salsa, they might use the English word 'coach'.
Examples in context
- レッスン中は黙ってなさい。Be quiet during the lesson.This sentence is useful for expressing the need for silence during a レッスン.Tatoeba #10557828 by small_snow, translation #266212 by Haneen
- 今日のレッスンはありません。Today there is no lesson.This sentence is useful for stating that there is no レッスン today.Tatoeba #11075501 by small_snow, translation #3652084 by andrewgtreantos
- レッスンは、8時からでした。The lesson started at eight o'clock.This sentence is useful for stating what time a レッスン started.Tatoeba #11603885 by small_snow, translation #3011352 by sundown
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Ren and Yui are talking about their extracurricular activities at school.
- 蓮 Ren今日のレッスンは、何をするの？Kyō no ressun wa, nani o suru no?What are we doing in today's lesson?
- 結衣 Yui新しいダンスのレッスンだよ。Atarashii dansu no ressun da yo.It's a new dance lesson.
- 蓮 Ren結衣は、そのレッスンが楽しみだね。Yui wa, sono ressun ga tanoshimi da ne.Yui, you're looking forward to that lesson, aren't you?
- 結衣 Yuiうん、すごく楽しみ！Un, sugoku tanoshimi!Yes, I'm really excited!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry レッスン, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
