自じ由ゆう研けん究きゅう

noun

independent research project; free study project

Commonly refers to a self-directed research project assigned during summer vacation in Japanese elementary and junior high schools. Students choose their own topic, investigate it, and present their findings.

• 夏なつ休やすみの自じ由ゆう研けん究きゅうで、アリの観かん察さつをしました。

  For my summer vacation independent research project, I observed ants.

• 自じ由ゆう研けん究きゅうのテーマに何なにを選えらぶか、まだ決きめていません。

  I haven't decided yet what topic to choose for my free study project.