Japanese Conversation · Level 51
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Japanese word
教室
Pronunciation
Romajikyōshitsu
Meaning
- nounclassroom
Example
これは教室です。ko re wa kyō shitsu de su
This is a classroom.
More examples
教室で本を読みます。kyō shitsu de hon o yo mi ma su
I read a book in the classroom.
先生は教室で学生を待っています。sen sei wa kyō shitsu de gaku sei o ma tte i ma su
The teacher is waiting for the students in the classroom.
Core concept
Refers to a shared room where students gather for lessons and learning.
Common phrases
教室に入るkyō shitsu ni hai ru
enter the classroom
教室を出るkyō shitsu o de ru
leave the classroom
教室を掃除するkyō shitsu o sō ji su ru
clean the classroom
Similar words
講義室kōgishitsu: A room designed for lectures or other organized lessons.
Definition in Japanese
授業や学習を行うための部屋。ju gyō ya gaku shū o okona u ta me no heya
Word origin
教室 (kyōshitsu) combines 教 (kyō, "teach") and 室 (shitsu, "room"), linking teaching with the room where it takes place.
Usage tips
- In English, classroom can mean the learning environment as well as the physical room, as in classroom practice.