Japanese word

アカデミー

Pronunciation

Romajiakademī

Meaning

  • nounacademy

Example

姉は音楽のアカデミーに通っています。ane wa on gaku no a ka de mī ni kayo tte i ma su

My older sister attends a music academy.

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More examples

そのアカデミーでは、毎週公開講座が開かれます。so no a ka de mī de wa mai shū kō kai kō za ga hira ka re ma su

The academy offers public lectures every week.

Core concept

Names an organized institution that provides advanced instruction and supports the study of a specialized field.

Common phrases

  • 音楽のアカデミーon gaku no a ka de mī

    music academy

  • アカデミーに通うa ka de mī ni kayo u

    attend an academy

  • アカデミーで学ぶa ka de mī de mana bu

    study at an academy

Similar words

学院gakuin: A formal educational institution focused on a particular field or level of study.
養成所yōseisho: An institution that trains people for a particular profession or skill.

Definition in Japanese

学問や芸術などの専門分野について、体系的に学習や研究を行う学校または団体。gaku mon ya gei jutsu na do no sen mon bun ya ni tsu i te tai kei teki ni gaku shū ya ken kyū o okona u gak kō ma ta wa dan tai

Word origin

The word アカデミー (akademī) is a loanword from English academy, whose older form comes from Latin academia and Greek Akadēmeia, the place associated with Plato's school.

Usage tips

  • The word academy appears in names such as the Academy Awards, where it refers to an organization rather than a school, making the surrounding context important.

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