English–Japanese
“schoolyard” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikōtei
Example
放課後に校庭でサッカーをします。hō ka go ni kō tei de sa kkā o shi ma su
I play soccer in the schoolyard after school.
How to say “schoolyard” in Japanese
“Schoolyard” in Japanese is 校庭 (kōtei).
Refers to the open space on school property used by students for recreation and other outdoor activities.
Example sentences with 校庭
運動会の前に、先生たちが校庭を整えます。un dō kai no mae ni sen sei ta chi ga kō tei o totono e ma su
Before the sports day, the teachers prepare the schoolyard.
Tips for using 校庭
- The English word playground can mean a place with play equipment, but schoolyard more broadly denotes the outdoor space where students spend time at school.