English–Japanese

“cram school” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajijuku

Example

学校の後で塾に行きます。gak kō no ato de juku ni i ki ma su

I go to cram school after school.

Illustration for 塾 (cram school)

How to say “cram school” in Japanese

“Cram school” in Japanese is 塾 (juku).

It represents organized learning beyond regular school, with focused instruction in a private setting.

Full entry for 塾: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 塾

塾の先生が宿題を確認します。juku no sen sei ga shuku dai o kaku nin shi ma su

The cram school teacher checks the homework.

Tips for using 塾

  • In Japan, students often attend 塾 (juku, "private school") regularly after school, so cram school does not necessarily mean studying only at the last minute.

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