English–Japanese
“middle school” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajichūgakkō
Example
姉は中学校に通っています。ane wa chū gak kō ni kayo tte i ma su
My older sister goes to middle school.
How to say “middle school” in Japanese
“Middle school” in Japanese is 中学校 (chūgakkō).
Refers to a school level that follows elementary education and precedes high school in a student's educational path.
Example sentences with 中学校
弟は中学校に通っています。otōto wa chū gak kō ni kayo tte i ma su
My younger brother goes to middle school.
私は来年、中学校に入学します。watashi wa rai nen chū gak kō ni nyū gaku shi ma su
I will enter middle school next year.
Tips for using 中学校
- The English term middle school covers different grade ranges in different countries, while 中学校 (chūgakkō) in Japan specifically covers the three years after elementary school.