Meaning
To hand in assigned school work.
Cultural Background
Japanese students often have a 'Renraku-cho' (contact book) where they track if they have handed in their homework. Parents must often sign it. Summer homework is a massive part of Japanese culture. It often includes 'Jiyu Kenkyu' (independent research projects). In Japanese schools, students often take turns being the 'Nichiroku' (class monitor) who collects everyone's homework to 'dasu' to the teacher. While '{出|だ}す' is casual, the concept of a 'deadline' ({締|し}め{切|き}り) is universal and strictly enforced in Japan.
Use with 'ni'
Always use the particle 'ni' to indicate the teacher you are handing it to: 'Sensei ni dasu'.
Transitive vs Intransitive
Don't say 'Shukudai o deru'. It must be 'Shukudai o dasu'.
Meaning
To hand in assigned school work.
Use with 'ni'
Always use the particle 'ni' to indicate the teacher you are handing it to: 'Sensei ni dasu'.
Transitive vs Intransitive
Don't say 'Shukudai o deru'. It must be 'Shukudai o dasu'.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb.
{先生|せんせい}に{宿題|しゅくだい}を___。
The past tense 'dashimashita' is correct for 'I handed in.'
Which sentence means 'I forgot to hand in my homework'?
Choose the correct sentence.
'Dasu no o wasuremashita' is the standard way to say you forgot to submit it.
Complete the dialogue.
Teacher: {宿題|しゅくだい}を{出|だ}してください。 Student: ___。
The student should respond by saying they will hand it in.
Match the phrase to the situation.
When the teacher gives you homework, they say:
Teachers use 'dasu' to mean 'assigning' homework.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercises{先生|せんせい}に{宿題|しゅくだい}を___。
The past tense 'dashimashita' is correct for 'I handed in.'
Choose the correct sentence.
'Dasu no o wasuremashita' is the standard way to say you forgot to submit it.
Teacher: {宿題|しゅくだい}を{出|だ}してください。 Student: ___。
The student should respond by saying they will hand it in.
When the teacher gives you homework, they say:
Teachers use 'dasu' to mean 'assigning' homework.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questionsYes, but '{提出|ていしゅつ}する' is more common and sounds more adult in a university setting.
Yes! '{先生|せんせい}が{宿題|しゅくだい}を{出|だ}す' means the teacher assigned it.
You say '{宿題|しゅくだい}を{出|だ}すのが{遅|おそ}れました' (I was late in handing in the homework).
You should use the polite form '{出|だ}します' or '{出|だ}しました' when speaking to a teacher.
Related Phrases
{提出|ていしゅつ}する
synonymTo submit (formal)
{宿題|しゅくだい}をやる
similarTo do homework
{課題|かだい}を{出|だ}す
similarTo hand in an assignment
{宿題|しゅくだい}を{忘|わす}れる
contrastTo forget homework
