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<div class="pg_page_title">Japanese Vocabulary - Education</div>
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Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/japanese Japanese] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn some of the most important Japanese words related to education. Knowing these words will help you understand conversations about school and university life in Japan. Let's get started! __TOC__


==Gakkou (School)==
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/japanese Japanese] learners! 😊<br>
Here are some of the most common words related to school:
In this lesson, we will learn Japanese vocabulary related to education. Education in Japan is highly regarded, and the country has one of the highest literacy rates in the world. Japanese schools are also known for their emphasis on discipline and respect for authority. Let's start learning!
 
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<span link>Finish this lesson and explore these related pages: [[Language/Japanese/Vocabulary/Constellations|Constellations]] & [[Language/Japanese/Vocabulary/How-to-say-Good-Bye?|How to say Good Bye?]].</span>
== School Types ==
 
In Japan, there are different types of schools, each with its own unique features. Here are some common types:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Japanese !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Japanese !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| 幼稚園 || yōchien || Kindergarten
|-
|-
| 学校 (がっこう) || gakkō || school
| 小学校 || shōgakkō || Elementary school  
|-
|-
| 教室 (きょうしつ) || kyōshitsu || classroom
| 中学校 || chūgakkō || Junior high school
|-
|-
| 校長 (こうちょう) || kōchō || principal
| 高校 || kōkō || High school
|-
|-
| 教師 (きょうし) || kyōshi || teacher
| 大学 || daigaku || College/University
|}
 
Here's a dialogue to help you remember these school types:
 
* Person 1: うちの子どもは今年、幼稚園に入園するんです。 (My child will enter kindergarten this year.)
* Person 2: そうなんですか。私の子どもはもう中学校に通っています。 (Is that so? My child is already attending junior high school.)
 
== Classroom Items ==
 
In Japanese schools, students use a variety of items in their classrooms. Here are some examples:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Japanese !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| 生徒 (せいと) || seito || student
| 教科書 || kyōkasho || Textbook
|-
| ノート || nōto || Notebook
|-
| 鉛筆 || enpitsu || Pencil
|-
| 消しゴム || keshigomu || Eraser
|-
| 教卓 || kyōtaku || Teacher's desk
|}
|}


==Daigaku (University)==
You can use these new vocabulary words to describe your classroom or ask for items you need:
Here are some of the most common words related to university:
 
* Person 1: 先生、ノートがないんですが、貸してもらえますか？(Teacher, I don't have a notebook. Can I borrow one?)
* Person 2: はい、どうぞ。鉛筆はもっていますか？(Sure, here you go. Do you have a pencil?)
 
== School Subjects ==
 
In Japan, students study a variety of school subjects, divided into three main categories: humanities, sciences, and integrated studies. Here are some examples:
 
=== Humanities ===


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Japanese !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| 国語 || kokugo || Japanese language
|-
| 社会 || shakai || Social studies
|-
| 歴史 || rekishi || History
|-
|-
! Japanese !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| 地理 || chiri || Geography
|-
|-
| 大学 (だいがく) || daigaku || university
| 倫理 || rinri || Ethics
|}
 
* Person 1: 今日、どの授業が一番楽しいですか？(Which class is the most fun today?)
* Person 2: 私は倫理が一番好きです。 (I like ethics the most.)
 
=== Sciences ===
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Japanese !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| 学部 (がくぶ) || gakubu || faculty
| 数学 || sūgaku || Mathematics
|-
|-
| 学生 (がくせい) || gakusei || student
| 物理 || butsuri || Physics
|-
|-
| 先生 (せんせい) || sensei || professor
| 化学 || kagaku || Chemistry
|-
|-
| 博士 (はかせ) || hakase || doctor
| 生物 || seibutsu || Biology
|-
| 地学 || chigaku || Earth science
|}
|}


==Practice==
* Person 1: 数学が苦手です。助けて！(I'm bad at math. Help!)
To improve your [[Language/Japanese|Japanese]] [[Language/Japanese/Vocabulary|Vocabulary]], you can also use the [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club] website. [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=62 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/japanese/question questions]!
* Person 2: 大丈夫です。私が説明します。(It's okay. I'll explain it to you.)


=== Integrated Studies ===
{| class="wikitable"
! Japanese !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| 総合 || sōgō || Integrated studies
|-
| 音楽 || ongaku || Music
|-
| 美術 || bijutsu || Art
|-
| 体育 || taiiku || Physical education
|-
| 技術 || gijutsu || Technology
|}
* Person 1: 私は音楽が得意です。 (I'm good at music.)
* Person 2: 私は技術が好きです。 (I like technology.)
== School Events ==
Japanese schools hold many events throughout the year, such as sports day, cultural festivals, and graduation ceremonies. Here are some common events and their Japanese names:
{| class="wikitable"
! Japanese !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| 運動会 || undōkai || Sports day
|-
| 文化祭 || bunkasai || Cultural festival
|-
| 卒業式 || sotsugyōshiki || Graduation ceremony
|-
| 入学式 || nyūgakushiki || Entrance ceremony
|-
| 修学旅行 || shūgakuryokō || School trip
|}
* Person 1: 修学旅行はどこに行くんですか？(Where are you going on the school trip?)
* Person 2: 京都と奈良に行きます。(We're going to Kyoto and Nara.)
== Conclusion ==
Now that you know more about education in Japan, you can use these new vocabulary words to describe your school experiences or talk to Japanese friends about their education. To improve your [[Language/Japanese|Japanese]] [[Language/Japanese/Vocabulary|Vocabulary]], you can also use the [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club] website. [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=62 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/japanese/question questions]!
<hr>➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.<br>➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎
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==Sources==
* [https://selftaughtjapanese.com/2017/03/27/japanese-vocabulary-list-school-and-educational-institution-terms/ Japanese vocabulary list: School and Educational Institution Terms ...]
* [https://www.learn-japanese-adventure.com/japanese-schools.html Japanese Schools Words and Vocabulary]
* [https://www.fluentu.com/blog/japanese/japanese-school-vocabulary/ 60 Advanced Japanese Vocabulary Words for Anyone Teaching or ...]
<span link>Congratulations on finishing this lesson! Explore these related pages to keep learning: [[Language/Japanese/Vocabulary/Animals|Animals]] & [[Language/Japanese/Vocabulary/Food|Food]].</span>
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<hr>➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.<br>➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎


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* [[Language/Japanese/Vocabulary/Metal|Metal]]
* [[Language/Japanese/Vocabulary/Parts-of-the-Body|Parts of the Body]]
* [[Language/Japanese/Vocabulary/Animal|Animal]]
* [[Language/Japanese/Vocabulary/Body|Body]]
* [[Language/Japanese/Vocabulary/Feelings-and-Emotions|Feelings and Emotions]]
* [[Language/Japanese/Vocabulary/How-to-Write-a-Good-CV|How to Write a Good CV]]
* [[Language/Japanese/Vocabulary/Weather|Weather]]
* [[Language/Japanese/Vocabulary/Mountain|Mountain]]
* [[Language/Japanese/Vocabulary/Mountain|Mountain]]
* [[Language/Japanese/Vocabulary/Fishies|Fishies]]
* [[Language/Japanese/Vocabulary/Fruits|Fruits]]
* [[Language/Japanese/Vocabulary/Bird|Bird]]
* [[Language/Japanese/Vocabulary/Count-from-1-to-10|Count from 1 to 10]]
* [[Language/Japanese/Vocabulary/Sewing|Sewing]]
* [[Language/Japanese/Vocabulary/Sewing|Sewing]]
* [[Language/Japanese/Vocabulary/Months-of-the-Year|Months of the Year]]
* [[Language/Japanese/Vocabulary/Useful-phrases|Useful phrases]]
* [[Language/Japanese/Vocabulary/Numbers|Numbers]]
* [[Language/Japanese/Vocabulary/四季-(The-four-seasons)|四季 (The four seasons)]]


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Japanese Vocabulary - Education

Hi Japanese learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn Japanese vocabulary related to education. Education in Japan is highly regarded, and the country has one of the highest literacy rates in the world. Japanese schools are also known for their emphasis on discipline and respect for authority. Let's start learning!


Finish this lesson and explore these related pages: Constellations & How to say Good Bye?.

School Types[edit | edit source]

In Japan, there are different types of schools, each with its own unique features. Here are some common types:

Japanese Pronunciation English
幼稚園 yōchien Kindergarten
小学校 shōgakkō Elementary school
中学校 chūgakkō Junior high school
高校 kōkō High school
大学 daigaku College/University

Here's a dialogue to help you remember these school types:

  • Person 1: うちの子どもは今年、幼稚園に入園するんです。 (My child will enter kindergarten this year.)
  • Person 2: そうなんですか。私の子どもはもう中学校に通っています。 (Is that so? My child is already attending junior high school.)

Classroom Items[edit | edit source]

In Japanese schools, students use a variety of items in their classrooms. Here are some examples:

Japanese Pronunciation English
教科書 kyōkasho Textbook
ノート nōto Notebook
鉛筆 enpitsu Pencil
消しゴム keshigomu Eraser
教卓 kyōtaku Teacher's desk

You can use these new vocabulary words to describe your classroom or ask for items you need:

  • Person 1: 先生、ノートがないんですが、貸してもらえますか？(Teacher, I don't have a notebook. Can I borrow one?)
  • Person 2: はい、どうぞ。鉛筆はもっていますか？(Sure, here you go. Do you have a pencil?)

School Subjects[edit | edit source]

In Japan, students study a variety of school subjects, divided into three main categories: humanities, sciences, and integrated studies. Here are some examples:

Humanities[edit | edit source]

Japanese Pronunciation English
国語 kokugo Japanese language
社会 shakai Social studies
歴史 rekishi History
地理 chiri Geography
倫理 rinri Ethics
  • Person 1: 今日、どの授業が一番楽しいですか？(Which class is the most fun today?)
  • Person 2: 私は倫理が一番好きです。 (I like ethics the most.)

Sciences[edit | edit source]

Japanese Pronunciation English
数学 sūgaku Mathematics
物理 butsuri Physics
化学 kagaku Chemistry
生物 seibutsu Biology
地学 chigaku Earth science
  • Person 1: 数学が苦手です。助けて！(I'm bad at math. Help!)
  • Person 2: 大丈夫です。私が説明します。(It's okay. I'll explain it to you.)

Integrated Studies[edit | edit source]

Japanese Pronunciation English
総合 sōgō Integrated studies
音楽 ongaku Music
美術 bijutsu Art
体育 taiiku Physical education
技術 gijutsu Technology
  • Person 1: 私は音楽が得意です。 (I'm good at music.)
  • Person 2: 私は技術が好きです。 (I like technology.)

School Events[edit | edit source]

Japanese schools hold many events throughout the year, such as sports day, cultural festivals, and graduation ceremonies. Here are some common events and their Japanese names:

Japanese Pronunciation English
運動会 undōkai Sports day
文化祭 bunkasai Cultural festival
卒業式 sotsugyōshiki Graduation ceremony
入学式 nyūgakushiki Entrance ceremony
修学旅行 shūgakuryokō School trip
  • Person 1: 修学旅行はどこに行くんですか？(Where are you going on the school trip?)
  • Person 2: 京都と奈良に行きます。(We're going to Kyoto and Nara.)

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Now that you know more about education in Japan, you can use these new vocabulary words to describe your school experiences or talk to Japanese friends about their education. To improve your Japanese Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎

Sources[edit | edit source]


Congratulations on finishing this lesson! Explore these related pages to keep learning: Animals & Food.

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]


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