School subjects in Japanese elementary and junior high schools are largely similar to those in Hong Kong, but note that 「国語」(こくご) does not mean Mandarin Chinese—it means Japanese, their national language. In elementary school, math is called 「算数」(さんすう), focusing on everyday arithmetic like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. In junior high it becomes 「数学」(すうがく), which emphasizes formulas and the process of arriving at answers—much harder than elementary 「算数」.
| Kanji | Hiragana | Romaji | Chinese | English |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 科目 | かもく | kamoku | 科目 | subject |
| 国語 | こくご | kokugo | 日文 | Japanese (language) |
| 算数 | さんすう | san sū | 算術 | mathematics |
| 理科 | りか | rika | 科學 | science |
| 社会 | しゃかい | shakai | 社會 | society |
| 音楽 | おんがく | ongaku | 音樂 | music |
| 図工 | ずこう | zukō | 美術 | arts and crafts |
| 体育 | たいいく | taiiku | 體育 | physical education |
| 英語 | えいご | eigo | 英文 | English |
| 家庭 | かてい | katee | 家政 | home economics |
| 総合学習 | そうごうがくしゅう | sōgō gakushū | 總合學習 | integrated study |
| 習字 | しゅうじ | shūji | 習字 | calligraphy |
| 道徳 | どうとく | dōtoku | 道德教育 | moral education |
Todaimae offers Japanese courses from JLPT N5 to N1, covering beginner through advanced levels. Experienced instructors teach in an interactive environment to strengthen reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Choose in-person classes or live online lessons to fit your schedule—whether you are preparing for the JLPT, advancing your career, or getting ready for life in Japan.
