補講(ほこう)

ほこう
noun
make-up class, supplementary lesson
1. make-up class, supplementary lesson
An extra class held to make up for a cancelled class or to provide additional instruction.
補講(ほこう)がある。
There's a make-up class.
台風(たいふう)で休講(きゅうこう)になったので、補講(ほこう)が行(おこな)われる。
The class was cancelled due to a typhoon, so a make-up class will be held.
先生(せんせい)の出張(しゅっちょう)のため、来週(らいしゅう)に補講(ほこう)が入(はい)っている。
Due to the teacher's business trip, a make-up class is scheduled for next week.

補講(ほこう) is a compound of 補(ほ) (supplement) + 講(こう) (lecture). Refers to extra classes held to make up for missed or cancelled sessions.

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • 補講(ほこう)を行(おこな)う: to hold a make-up class
  • 補講(ほこう)が入(はい)る: a make-up class is scheduled
  • 補講(ほこう)に出(で)る: to attend a make-up class
  • 補講(ほこう)期間(きかん): make-up class period

USAGE:
Primarily used in university and school contexts. Make-up classes are typically scheduled when the original class was cancelled due to holidays, typhoons, or teacher absence.

RELATED TERMS:

  • 休講(きゅうこう): cancelled class
  • 講義(こうぎ): lecture (university)
  • 授業(じゅぎょう): class (general)
  • 補習(ほしゅう): supplementary lessons (remedial study)
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Added 2026.2.4 21:04 · Revised 2026.3.28 12:50
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