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必修

Reading

Kana: ひっしゅう
Romaji: hisshū
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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required (subject)

Kanji

Readings: ヒツ、 かなら.ず
Meanings: invariably, certain, inevitable
Readings: シュウ、 シュ、 おさ.める、 おさ.まる
Meanings: discipline, conduct oneself well, study, master

Example Sentences

体育(たいいく)必修(ひっしゅう)科目(かもく)ですか。
➥Is physical education a required course?
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料理(りょうり)コースは学校(がっこう)必修(ひっしゅう)である。
➥A cooking course should be mandatory in schools.
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体育(たいいく)授業(じゅぎょう)全員(ぜんいん)必修(ひっしゅう)です。
➥The physical fitness courses are required for everyone.
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