私立
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Noun referring to private institutions like schools or hospitals. Often used as a prefix, e.g., 『私立学校』 (shiritsu gakkou, 'private school').
Theme
User is talking with their neighbor, Mr. Tanaka, about school options for his children. Mr. Tanaka is considering different types of schools.
私立
しりつ
private (establishment)
Culture & SocietySchool & Education
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'private' school where students wear uniforms. 'Private' sounds like 'shiri' in 『私立』 (shiritsu, 'private establishment') — think of a 'shiritsu' school as a private institution.
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『私立』 (shiritsu, 'private') is commonly used to refer to private schools, universities, or hospitals, which are often funded by tuition fees or private organizations rather than the government.
Forms
Base: 私立Noun referring to private institutions like schools or hospitals. Often used as a prefix, e.g., 『私立学校』 (shiritsu gakkou, 'private school').