Send a short, clear message to your teacher when you cannot attend class.
The idea
Identify yourself and the class or date, then say 授業を休みます. A brief reason such as 熱があるため may help, but share only what is necessary. Ask about homework with 教えていただけますか and mention a return date only if you know it.
| Part | Example |
|---|---|
| 欠席 | 今日の授業を休みます。 |
| 理由 | 熱があるため、学校へ行けません。 |
| 質問 | 宿題を教えていただけますか。 |
Examples
- 先生、今日の授業を休みます。Teacher, I will miss today’s class.
- 熱があるため、学校へ行けません。I cannot go to school because I have a fever.
- 急な連絡ですみません。I am sorry for the short notice.
- 宿題を教えていただけますか。Could you tell me what the homework is?
- 明日、授業に戻る予定です。I plan to return to class tomorrow.
- どうぞよろしくお願いします。Thank you for your help.
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Watch out
休みます can mean taking a break or being absent; 授業を休みます makes the class absence clear. A planned return is not a promise: update the teacher if it changes and follow your school’s reporting procedure.
Try it yourself
Choose and fill the blank: 今日の授業を_ます。(休み/住み)
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休み
休みます states that you will miss the class.
Choose and fill the blank: 熱があるため、学校へ_。(行けません/行きます)
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行けません
行けません means you cannot go because of the fever.
Choose and fill the blank: 宿題を教えて_か。(いただけます/いました)
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いただけます
いただけますか makes the homework question a polite request.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Japanese sentences where available. We keep your score.
Choose and fill the blank: 今日の授業を_ます。(休み/住み)
Choose and fill the blank: 熱があるため、学校へ_。(行けません/行きます)
Choose and fill the blank: 宿題を教えて_か。(いただけます/いました)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Write a fictional absence message naming the class and date. Add a brief reason, ask about homework and close politely.

