学校
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Base noun meaning 'school'. It refers to an educational institution and can be used in various contexts, e.g., 『学校に行く』 (gakkou ni iku, 'go to school').
Theme
User is chatting with their neighbor Yoshiko in a park in Kyoto. They are discussing daily routines and Yoshiko mentions her children.
学校
がっこう
a school
Culture & SocietySchool & Education
Memory Hook
Think of 'gakkou' (学校 gakkou, 'school') as a place where you 'gawk' at knowledge — it's where you learn and study! 'Gawk' → 学校 (gakkou, 'school').
Cultural Note
In Japan, schools are central to education and social life. Students often wear uniforms and participate in club activities after classes. The term 『学校』 (gakkou, 'school') is used broadly for all educational institutions from elementary to high school.
Forms
Base: 学校Base noun meaning 'school'. It refers to an educational institution and can be used in various contexts, e.g., 『学校に行く』 (gakkou ni iku, 'go to school').