中学校
chūgakkōnoun★Beginner
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.
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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
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和英辞典