Translation of Japanese word "学校" to English
学校
がっこう
[gakkou]
IPA: /ɡakko̞ː/
Meaning
NounAn institution dedicated to teaching and learning; an educational institution.
How to use
学校 (gakkou) — 'school'. 小学校 (shougakkou) — elementary school. 中学校 (chuugakkou) — middle school. 高校 (koukou) — high school. 大学 (daigaku) — university.
🇬🇧 English
school
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 学校
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): がっこう
Romaji Transcription: gakkou
Example Sentences
私は学校に行きます。
わたしは がっこうに いきます。
I go to school.
学校の近くに公園があります。
がっこうの ちかくに こうえんが あります。
There is a park near the school.
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Common phrases
- 学校に行く— to go to school
- 小学校 / 中学校 / 高校 / 大学— elementary / middle / high school / university
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Frequency rank: #83 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "学校" mean?▼
The Japanese word "学校" means "school" in English.
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The word "学校" is read as "がっこう" (gakkou). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to an educational institution.".
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