Translation guide
A workbook is a book with exercises or problems for practice, often used in education. In Japanese, the most common equivalent is ワークブック, a loanword from English. Other terms like 問題集 or 練習帳 are used depending on the context, such as exam preparation or handwriting practice.
A book containing exercises or problems for practice, typically used alongside a textbook or course.
The most direct and common translation, a loanword from English. Used in many educational contexts.
この英語のワークブックはとても役に立ちます。
This English workbook is very helpful.
Literally 'problem collection'. Often used for exam preparation or subject-specific practice books.
数学の問題集を買いました。
I bought a math workbook.
Literally 'practice notebook'. Often used for handwriting, kanji, or repetitive skill practice.
漢字の練習帳に書いてください。
Please write in the kanji workbook.
Refers to drill-based practice books, often for arithmetic or repetitive exercises. Common in elementary education.
計算ドリルを毎日やっています。
I do calculation drills every day.
A workbook focused on a particular subject, often for test preparation.
The standard term for exam-focused workbooks. Often used with the subject name.
英検の問題集を探しています。
I'm looking for an Eiken workbook.
A study guide or reference book that may include exercises. Not strictly a workbook, but often used similarly.
A book for practicing writing characters, such as kanji or kana.
Specifically a practice notebook for writing. Often used for penmanship or calligraphy.
書道の練習帳を買いました。
I bought a calligraphy workbook.
A generic notebook. Can be used as a workbook if it contains exercises, but it's not specifically a workbook.
この参考書には練習問題がたくさんあります。
This study guide has many practice problems.
I'm using a notebook for kanji practice.