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中学校

chūgakkō

What does "中学校" mean in English?

junior high school

私は中学校でバスケットボールを始めました。

I started playing basketball in junior high school.


How to use "中学校" correctly: definitions and examples in English?

formal

A school for students typically aged 12 to 15 in Japan, equivalent to grades 7-9 in the U.S. education system.

中学校の卒業式は感動的でした。

The junior high school graduation ceremony was moving.

In Japan, middle school education is compulsory and follows elementary school (小学校).

Collocations

中学校の先生junior high school teacher中学校時代junior high school days

Synonyms

中学

Related Phrases

中学校に通うphrase
to attend junior high school

Pro Tip

Age Range

Junior high school in Japan covers ages 12-15, similar to U.S. grades 7-9.

Gold Rule

Compulsory Education

In Japan, education is compulsory through junior high school (9 years total).

Word Origin

Composed of 中 (chū, 'middle') and 学校 (gakkō, 'school').

Usage Notes

In Japanese, '中学校' is distinct from '高校' (high school, grades 10-12).

Word Breakdown

中
middle
prefix
+
学校
school
root
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