Translation guide
A large room for lectures, typically at a university. Japanese distinguishes between general large classrooms and tiered auditorium-style halls.
A large room used for lectures, often with rows of seats or desks.
Standard term for a lecture room, commonly used in university contexts.
講義室は3階にあります。
The lecture hall is on the third floor.
Literally 'large classroom', often used for lectures with many students.
大教室で講義が行われた。
The lecture was held in the large classroom.
A lecture hall with stepped seating, like an auditorium.
Specifically a tiered lecture hall with stepped floors.
階段教室は後ろの席でも見やすい。
In the tiered lecture hall, even the back seats have a good view.
Loanword from English, used in some university contexts but less common than native terms.
レクチャーホールで特別講演があります。
There will be a special lecture in the lecture hall.
A very large hall, often with a stage, used for lectures or presentations.
Refers to a large hall or auditorium used for lectures, ceremonies, or events.
入学式は大学の講堂で行われます。
The entrance ceremony is held in the university's lecture hall.
A large auditorium, emphasizing its size.
大講堂には1000人以上収容できます。
The large lecture hall can accommodate over 1000 people.
講義室 is a general lecture room, often flat-floored. 階段教室 specifically has tiered seating. 講堂 is a large hall or auditorium, often used for events beyond just lectures. Choose based on the physical layout and size.
講義室で少人数の授業を受ける。
Take a small class in a lecture room.
階段教室で大規模な講義を聴く。
Listen to a large-scale lecture in a tiered lecture hall.
講堂で卒業式が行われた。
The graduation ceremony was held in the auditorium.
講堂で卒業式が行われた。
The graduation ceremony was held in the auditorium.