How to say "classroom" in Japanese
"Classroom" in Japanese is 教室 (kyōshitsu). The same word is used for hobby schools, as in 料理教室 (ryōri kyōshitsu, cooking class).
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Ways to say "classroom" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 教室きょうしつ · kyōshitsu | Classroom. |
| 〜教室〜きょうしつ · kyōshitsu | Class or school for a hobby, as in cooking class. |
How to use it
In Japanese schools, students often clean their own classrooms each day, 掃除の時間 (sōji no jikan).
英会話教室 (eikaiwa kyōshitsu) is an English conversation school.
Example sentences
- 教室は三階にあります。Kyōshitsu wa sangai ni arimasu.The classroom is on the third floor.
- 週末に料理教室に通っています。Shūmatsu ni ryōri kyōshitsu ni kayotte imasu.I go to a cooking class on weekends.
- 教室に忘れ物をしました。Kyōshitsu ni wasuremono o shimashita.I left something in the classroom.
- 生徒たちが教室を掃除しています。Seitotachi ga kyōshitsu o sōji shite imasu.The students are cleaning the classroom.
- この教室は明るいです。Kono kyōshitsu wa akarui desu.This classroom is bright.
- 書道教室に申し込みました。Shodō kyōshitsu ni mōshikomimashita.I signed up for a calligraphy class.
Kanji in this word
Questions
Do Japanese students clean their classrooms?
Yes. In most Japanese schools, students clean their classrooms and hallways every day. It is seen as part of their education.
What does 料理教室 mean?
料理教室 (ryōri kyōshitsu) is a cooking class or cooking school. 教室 is used for many hobby classes.
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