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Japanese language education; teaching of Japanese as a foreign or second language
The field and practice of teaching the Japanese language to non-native speakers, including curriculum design, teaching methods, and related academic research.
日本語教育に興味がある。
I'm interested in Japanese language education.
大学で日本語教育を専攻している。
I'm majoring in Japanese language education at university.
外国人労働者の増加に伴い、日本語教育の需要が高まっている。
With the increase in foreign workers, the demand for Japanese language education is growing.
A compound of 日本語 (Japanese language) and 教育 (education). Specifically refers to teaching Japanese to non-native speakers, as opposed to 国語教育 (national language education), which is Japanese language arts for native speakers in schools.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 日本語教育の現場 — the field/frontline of Japanese language education
- 日本語教育能力検定試験 — Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test
- 日本語教育機関 — Japanese language education institution
- 日本語教育を推進する — to promote Japanese language education
RELATED TERMS:
- 日本語教師 — Japanese language teacher (for non-native speakers)
- 国語 — Japanese language arts (as a school subject for native speakers)
- 日本語能力試験 (JLPT) — the main proficiency test for Japanese learners
- 日本語学校 — Japanese language school
CULTURAL NOTE:
Japan passed the 日本語教育推進法 (Japanese Language Education Promotion Act) in 2019, recognizing the government's responsibility to support Japanese language education for foreign residents. The field has grown significantly as Japan accepts more foreign workers and international students.