1.
course; lecture series
A series of lectures or classes on a particular subject, often offered by educational institutions or cultural centers.
講座 refers to a course or lecture series.
COMMON TYPES:
- 通信講座: correspondence course
- 公開講座: public lecture series
- オンライン講座: online course
- 入門講座: introductory course
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 講座を受ける (to take a course)
- 講座を開く (to offer a course)
- 講座に参加する (to participate in a course)
NOTE: Do not confuse with 口座 (bank account), which has the same reading.