課題

kadai

task or issue

この課題を解決するには時間がかかります

It will take time to solve this issue

formal

A task, problem, or issue that needs to be addressed or solved

このプロジェクトの最大の課題は予算の制約です

The biggest challenge for this project is the budget constraint

Often used in academic, business, or professional contexts to describe a problem that requires attention

formal

A topic or subject to be discussed or studied

今日の授業の課題は環境問題です

Today's class topic is environmental issues

Commonly used in educational settings

Collocations

課題を解決するto solve a problem課題を提起するto raise an issue課題を分析するto analyze a problem

Synonyms

問題課題点難題

Antonyms

解決策解決済み

Related Phrases

課題を解決するphrase

to solve a problem

課題を提起するphrase

to raise an issue

Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal Usage

'課題' is more formal and neutral than '問題'. Use '課題' for academic or professional discussions about challenges that need addressing.

Gold Rule

Neutral Connotation

Unlike '問題' which can imply something negative, '課題' is neutral and often used in formal contexts to describe challenges or topics for discussion.

Word Origin

From Chinese characters '課' (section, division) + '題' (topic, subject)

Usage Notes

While often translated as 'issue' or 'problem', it carries a more neutral or academic connotation than '問題' (problem), which can imply something negative. '課題' is often used in formal contexts to describe challenges that need to be addressed.

Word Breakdown

課

section, division

root

題

topic, subject

root

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