休講
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Noun meaning the cancellation of a lecture or class. Used in academic contexts to inform students that a scheduled session will not be held. Example: 『今日の授業は休講です』 (kyou no jugyou wa kyuukou desu, 'Today's class is canceled.').
Theme
Two university students, Akira and User, check their schedules and find out a class has been canceled.
休講
きゅうこう
lecture canceled
Culture & SocietySchool & Education
Memory Hook
Think of a lecture hall with a 'canceled' sign — the 'kyuu' in 『休講』 (kyuukou) sounds like 'cue' as in 'cue to skip class'. 'Cue to skip class' → 休講 (kyuukou, 'lecture canceled').
Cultural Note
In Japanese universities and schools, 『休講』 (kyuukou) is a common term used when a lecture is canceled, often due to the teacher's absence, holidays, or emergencies. Students might check notices or online systems for 『休講情報』 (kyuukou jouhou, 'cancellation information').
Forms
Base: 休講Noun meaning the cancellation of a lecture or class. Used in academic contexts to inform students that a scheduled session will not be held. Example: 『今日の授業は休講です』 (kyou no jugyou wa kyuukou desu, 'Today's class is canceled.').