Quick answer
講 is the kanji for "Club / Lecture / Association". A common reading is こう (kou). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Club / Lecture / Association
Also : Club · Lecture · Association
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 講 represents 'LECTURE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of lecture.
On-reading: こう — sounds like 'ko' in 'coat'.
Example Sentences
大学で日本語学の講義を受けています。
だいがくでにほんごがくのこうぎをうけています。
I'm taking lectures on Japanese linguistics at university.
オンライン講座を通じて、プログラミングを学びました。
おんらいんこうざをつうじて、ぷろぐらみんぐをまなびました。
I learned programming through an online course.
Vocabulary using 講
Learn 講 with Spaced Repetition
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