Translation of Japanese word "幼稚園" to English
幼稚園
ようちえん
[youchien]
IPA: /joːtɕien/
Meaning
NounAn educational institution for young children, usually between ages 4 and 6; nursery school.
How to use
幼稚園 (youchien) — 'kindergarten / nursery school'. 幼稚園児 (youchienji) — kindergarten child.
🇬🇧 English
kindergarten
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 幼稚園
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ようちえん
Romaji Transcription: youchien
Example Sentences
彼は幼稚園に通っています。
かれは ようちえん に ついています。
He is attending kindergarten.
幼稚園の先生は優しいです。
ようちえん の せんせい は やさしい です。
The kindergarten teacher is kind.
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Common phrases
- 幼稚園の送り迎え— kindergarten pickup
- 幼稚園に通う— attend kindergarten
- 近所の幼稚園— neighborhood kindergarten
Frequency rank: #495 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "幼稚園" mean?▼
The Japanese word "幼稚園" means "kindergarten" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "幼稚園"?▼
The word "幼稚園" is read as "ようちえん" (youchien). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
Can I see a usage guide or example with "幼稚園"?▼
Yes, here is a practical context/example: "A school for children before they enter elementary school.".
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