オンライン授業
The Japanese phrase for "online class" is オンライン授業.
オンライン授業 is a general term used to refer to an online class.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the katakana word オンライン meaning "online" and the kanji 授業 meaning "class" or "lesson".
Did you know?
- During the shift to remote learning, many students began using the slang オン勉 (on-ben), a contraction of 'online' and 'study' (benkyou).
- In a Japanese online class, students may use リアクション 'reaction' to describe the act of using emojis or digital stamps to show they are listening, as nodding is harder to see on screen.
- While English speakers say 'take a class', Japanese people often use the verb 受ける (to receive) to say they are attending an オンライン授業.
Examples in context
- 今日はオンライン授業があります。Kyō wa onrain jugyō ga arimasu.I have an online class today.
- オンライン授業はとても便利です。Onrain jugyō wa totemo benri desu.Online classes are very convenient.
- オンライン授業の準備はできましたか？Onrain jugyō no junbi wa dekimashita ka?Are you ready for the online class?
Example conversation
Ren and Yui are talking about their university schedule.
- 蓮 Ren結衣、次の時間は何？Yui, tsugi no jikan wa nani?Yui, what is the next class?
- 結衣 Yui次の時間はオンライン授業だよ。Tsugi no jikan wa onrain jugyō dayo.The next class is an online class.
- 蓮 Ren教室に行かなくていいんだね。Kyōshitsu ni ikanakute iin da ne.So we don't have to go to the classroom.
- 結衣 Yuiうん、家から受けられるよ。Un, ie kara ukerareru yo.Yeah, we can take it from home.
