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lesson, chapter
A numbered section in a textbook or course.
課 is a suffix with two main uses: numbered lessons in educational materials and divisions within organizations.
FOR LESSONS:
- 第1課: Lesson 1
- 教科書の課: textbook chapter
- Often used with 第~ prefix for numbering
FOR DEPARTMENTS:
- 営業課: sales section
- 人事課: personnel department
- 総務課: general affairs section
ORGANIZATIONAL HIERARCHY:
課 is smaller than 部 (department/division). Common structure: 会社 → 部 → 課
RELATED:
- 課長: section chief
- 課題: assignment, task
Related Words
Related:
〜部 (department (larger unit))
Related:
課長 (section chief)
Related:
課題 (assignment, task)