Japanese dictionary
How to say "school" in Japanese
学校がっこう · gakkō
"School" in Japanese is 学校 (gakkō). Elementary school is 小学校, junior high is 中学校, and high school is 高校.
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Ways to say "school" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 学校がっこう · gakkō | School. |
| 小学校しょうがっこう · shōgakkō | Elementary school. |
| 中学校ちゅうがっこう · chūgakkō | Junior high school. |
| 高校こうこう · kōkō | High school. |
How to use it
The Japanese school year starts in April.
A language school is 日本語学校 (Nihongo gakkō).
Example sentences
- 子どもは近くの小学校に通っています。Kodomo wa chikaku no shōgakkō ni kayotte imasu.My child goes to a nearby elementary school.
- 学校は八時半に始まります。Gakkō wa hachiji han ni hajimarimasu.School starts at 8:30.
- 日本語学校で勉強しています。Nihongo gakkō de benkyō shite imasu.I study at a Japanese language school.
- 娘は来年中学校に入ります。Musume wa rainen chūgakkō ni hairimasu.My daughter starts junior high next year.
- 学校の行事で休みを取ります。Gakkō no gyōji de yasumi o torimasu.I'm taking time off for a school event.
- 高校のときの友だちに会いました。Kōkō no toki no tomodachi ni aimashita.I met a friend from high school.
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Questions
When does the school year start in Japan?
The Japanese school year starts in April and ends in March.
How do school levels work in Japan?
Elementary school (小学校) is six years, junior high (中学校) three, and high school (高校) three.
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