Japanese word

学校

Pronunciation

Romajigakkō

Meaning

  • nounschool

Example

私は学校へ行きます。watashi wa gak kō e i ki ma su

I go to school.

Illustration for 学校 (school)

More examples

毎日学校へ行きます。mai nichi gak kō e i ki ma su

I go to school every day.

弟は学校で新しい友達を作りました。otōto wa gak kō de atara shi i tomo dachi o tsuku ri ma shi ta

My younger brother made new friends at school.

Core concept

Refers to an institution and the place where learners study together under organized instruction.

Common phrases

  • 学校へ行くgak kō e i ku

    go to school

  • 学校に通うgak kō ni kayo u

    attend school

  • 学校で勉強するgak kō de ben kyō su ru

    study at school

Similar words

学園gakuen: An educational institution that includes the people and activities connected with learning.
スクールsukūru: A school that provides a particular kind of education or training.

Definition in Japanese

学習や教育を行うための機関。また、そこで学ぶ施設。gaku shū ya kyō iku o okona u ta me no ki kan ma ta so ko de mana bu shi setsu

Word origin

学校 (gakkō) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 学 (gaku, "study") and 校 (kō, "school").

Usage tips

  • In everyday Japanese, 学校 (gakkō) can refer to an elementary, middle, or high school, so the school level is usually understood from context.

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