English–Japanese
“alma mater” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajibokō
Example
卒業後、母校を訪ねました。sotsu gyō go bo kō o tazu ne ma shi ta
I visited my alma mater after graduation.
How to say “alma mater” in Japanese
“Alma mater” in Japanese is 母校 (bokō).
Refers to the school a person graduated from, often with a sense of lasting personal connection.
Example sentences with 母校
同窓会で、母校の近況を聞きました。dō sō kai de bo kō no kin kyō o ki ki ma shi ta
At the alumni reunion, I heard about how my alma mater was doing.
Tips for using 母校
- The Japanese word 母校 (bokō) commonly appears in reports about alumni returning to their former schools, linking it with reunions and school events.