English–Japanese
“kindergarten” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiyōchien
Example
妹は幼稚園に通っています。imōto wa yō chi en ni kayo tte i ma su
My little sister goes to kindergarten.
How to say “kindergarten” in Japanese
“Kindergarten” in Japanese is 幼稚園 (yōchien).
Refers to an educational setting where young children learn through play and group activities before entering elementary school.
Example sentences with 幼稚園
母は幼稚園の先生に質問しました。haha wa yō chi en no sen sei ni shitsu mon shi ma shi ta
My mother asked the kindergarten teacher a question.
Tips for using 幼稚園
- The English word kindergarten comes from German Kinder, meaning children, and Garten, meaning garden, reflecting the idea of a garden for children.