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VocabJLPT N3

course

NounPlace

Definitions

1. course
2. route
3. course (of study)
4. lane (in running, swimming, etc.)

This katakana loanword from English refers to a course, such as a school course, a meal course at a restaurant, or a route taken to reach a destination. Its meaning depends heavily on context.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

If there's time, I'd like to try another route too.

Sentence 2

Why the same route again? Don't you ever get tired of it?

Sentence 3

I went back and forth, but ended up on my usual walking route.

Sentence 4

"If we take this route, we'll make it in time," my senior said.

Sentence 5

I'm tired today, so I'm taking the short route home.