(こうざ)

こうざ
noun
course; lecture series
1. course; lecture series
A series of lectures or classes on a particular subject, often offered by educational institutions or cultural centers.
講座(こうざ)(もう)()む。
To apply for a course.
料理(りょうり)講座(こうざ)()ける。
To take a cooking course.
講座(こうざ)(ひら)
To open/start a course.

講座(こうざ) refers to a course or lecture series.

COMMON TYPES:

  • 通信(つうしん)講座(こうざ): correspondence course
  • 公開(こうかい)講座(こうざ): public lecture series
  • オンライン講座(こうざ): online course
  • 入門(にゅうもん)講座(こうざ): introductory course

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 講座(こうざ)()ける (to take a course)
  • 講座(こうざ)(ひら)く (to offer a course)
  • 講座(こうざ)参加(さんか)する (to participate in a course)

NOTE: Do not confuse with 口座(こうざ) (bank account), which has the same reading.