English–Japanese
“vocational school” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajisenmongakkō
Example
姉は専門学校で料理を学んでいます。ane wa sen mon gak kō de ryō ri o mana n de i ma su
My older sister is studying cooking at a vocational school.
How to say “vocational school” in Japanese
“Vocational school” in Japanese is 専門学校 (senmongakkō).
Refers to a school that provides focused, practical training for a particular occupation or field.
Example sentences with 専門学校
私は高校卒業後、専門学校に進学しました。watashi wa kō kō sotsu gyō go sen mon gak kō ni shin gaku shi ma shi ta
I went on to vocational school after graduating from high school.
Tips for using 専門学校
- The English term vocational school covers job-focused education, while 専門学校 (senmon gakkō) specifically names a common type of postsecondary school in Japan.