(ほしゅう)

ほしゅう
noun, suru verb
supplementary lessons, remedial classes, extra study
1. supplementary lessons, remedial classes
Additional classes or study sessions to help students catch up or improve, often held outside regular school hours.
夏休(なつやす)みに補習(ほしゅう)がある。
There are supplementary lessons during summer vacation.
成績(せいせき)(わる)いので補習(ほしゅう)()けることになった。
Because my grades were bad, I have to take remedial classes.
放課後(ほうかご)補習(ほしゅう)数学(すうがく)復習(ふくしゅう)をした。
I reviewed math in the after-school supplementary class.

補習(ほしゅう) refers to extra classes, often for students who need additional help.

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • 補習(ほしゅう)()ける: to take supplementary lessons
  • 補習(ほしゅう)がある: there are supplementary lessons
  • 補習(ほしゅう)授業(じゅぎょう): supplementary class

USAGE NOTE:
補習(ほしゅう) often implies remedial study for struggling students, though it can also refer to optional extra study sessions. Compare with 補講(ほこう), which usually refers to make-up classes for missed sessions.