塾
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Noun for private tutoring or cram schools that provide extra academic instruction outside regular school hours. Often used in contexts like 『塾に行く』 (juku ni iku, 'to go to cram school').
Theme
Two high school friends, Ken and User, chat after class about their busy schedules and extracurricular activities.
塾
じゅく
after-school (cram) school
Culture & SocietySchool & Education
Memory Hook
Think of a 'juku' (塾) as a 'juke' box full of extra lessons after school. 'Juku' rhymes with 'cram school'—it's where students go for intensive study sessions.
Cultural Note
『塾』 (juku) are common in Japan for supplementary education, helping students prepare for exams like entrance tests. They often operate in the evenings or weekends, reflecting the competitive academic culture.
Forms
Base: 塾Noun for private tutoring or cram schools that provide extra academic instruction outside regular school hours. Often used in contexts like 『塾に行く』 (juku ni iku, 'to go to cram school').