母校
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Base noun form. Refers to the school one graduated from. Often used in expressions like 『母校を訪ねる』 (bokō o tazuneru, 'to visit one's alma mater').
Theme
User meets Aiko, an old high school friend, at a café in Osaka and they reminisce about their alma mater.
母校
ぼこう
alma mater
Culture & SocietySchool & Education
Memory Hook
Think of 'bo-ko' (母校 bokō sounds like 'bo-ko') as the school you 'bo' (bow) to with respect — your alma mater. 'Bo-ko' → 母校 (bokō, 'alma mater').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『母校』 (bokō, 'alma mater') holds sentimental value, and alumni often maintain strong ties through events like 『同窓会』 (dōsōkai, 'alumni reunions'). It's common to refer to one's school with pride and nostalgia.
Forms
Base: 母校Base noun form. Refers to the school one graduated from. Often used in expressions like 『母校を訪ねる』 (bokō o tazuneru, 'to visit one's alma mater').