課外
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Noun meaning 'outside the curriculum'. Often used in phrases like 『課外活動』 (kagai katsudou, 'extracurricular activities'). Example: 『彼女は課外でバスケットボールをしています』 (kanojo wa kagai de basukettobooru o shiteimasu, 'She plays basketball as an extracurricular activity').
Theme
User is a student talking to their teacher, Mr. Yamada, about balancing schoolwork and activities.
課外
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extracurricular
Culture & SocietySchool & Education
Memory Hook
Think of 'ka-gai' as 'car guy' who loves extracurricular activities like car clubs. 'Car guy' → 課外 (kagai, 'extracurricular').
Cultural Note
In Japanese schools, 『課外』 (kagai) activities such as sports clubs or cultural groups are highly valued for developing teamwork and skills beyond academics, often seen as essential for personal growth.
Forms
Base: 課外Noun meaning 'outside the curriculum'. Often used in phrases like 『課外活動』 (kagai katsudou, 'extracurricular activities'). Example: 『彼女は課外でバスケットボールをしています』 (kanojo wa kagai de basukettobooru o shiteimasu, 'She plays basketball as an extracurricular activity').