幼稚園
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Base noun form. Refers to a preschool or kindergarten institution. Can be used alone or with particles, e.g., 『幼稚園に行く』 (youchien ni iku, 'go to kindergarten').
Theme
User and their neighbor, Miyuki, are chatting about their children's education while waiting at a bus stop.
幼稚園
ようちえん
kindergarten
Culture & SocietySchool & Education
Memory Hook
Think of '幼稚園' (youchien) as 'young child garden' — a place where young children (幼稚 youchi) play and learn in a garden-like setting. 'You-chi-en' sounds like 'you, child, in!'
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『幼稚園』 (youchien) refers to kindergarten for children aged 3–6, focusing on play-based learning and social skills before elementary school. It's part of the early childhood education system and often involves uniforms and structured activities.
Forms
Base: 幼稚園Base noun form. Refers to a preschool or kindergarten institution. Can be used alone or with particles, e.g., 『幼稚園に行く』 (youchien ni iku, 'go to kindergarten').