English–Japanese

“elementary school student” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajishōgakusei

Example

弟は小学生です。otōto wa shō gaku sei de su

My younger brother is an elementary school student.

Illustration for 小学生 (elementary school student)

How to say “elementary school student” in Japanese

“Elementary school student” in Japanese is 小学生 (shōgakusei).

Describes a child whose daily learning takes place in elementary school.

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

Example sentences with 小学生

この図書館には小学生が楽しめる本がたくさんあります。ko no to sho kan ni wa shō gaku sei ga tano shi me ru hon ga ta ku sa n a ri ma su

This library has many books that elementary school students can enjoy.

Tips for using 小学生

  • Japan's elementary school has six grades, so 小学生 (shōgakusei) usually refers to children from about six to twelve.

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