English–Japanese
“elementary school” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajishōgakkō
Example
毎日小学校へ行きます。mai nichi shō gak kō e i ki ma su
I go to elementary school every day.
How to say “elementary school” in Japanese
“Elementary school” in Japanese is 小学校 (shōgakkō).
Refers to the school level that gives young children their first years of organized general education.
Example sentences with 小学校
私は小学校で友達と遊びます。watashi wa shō gak kō de tomo dachi to aso bi ma su
I play with my friends at elementary school.
妹は来年、小学校に入学します。imōto wa rai nen shō gak kō ni nyū gaku shi ma su
My younger sister will enter elementary school next year.
Tips for using 小学校
- In everyday Japanese conversation, this noun commonly appears with verbs for going, attending, or returning, so it helps describe a child's daily routine.