1.
required course, compulsory subject
An academic course that students must take to fulfill graduation requirements.
英語は必修科目だ。
English is a required course.
必修科目を落とすと卒業できない。
If you fail a required course, you can't graduate.
一年生の必修科目は全部で十科目ある。
There are ten required courses in the first year.
必修科目 refers to courses that are mandatory for all students in a program. Failing to complete required courses prevents graduation.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 必修科目を取る (to take a required course)
- 必修科目を履修する (to enroll in a required course)
- 必修科目の単位 (credits for required courses)
RELATED TERMS:
- 選択科目 (elective course)
- 必修 (compulsory, required)
- 履修 (course enrollment)