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小学校教育
shōgakkō kyōiku
elementary school education
小学校教育は子どもの基礎を築く重要な段階です。
Elementary school education is an important stage in building a child's foundation.
formal
The system and practices of educating children in elementary school, typically ages 6 to 12, focusing on foundational literacy, numeracy, and social development.
日本の小学校教育は、全ての子どもに均等な教育機会を提供することを目指しています。
Japan's elementary school education aims to provide equal educational opportunities to all children.
In Japan, elementary school education is compulsory and lasts for six years, covering grades 1 through 6.
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Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Usage
While '小学校教育' is used in formal contexts, casual conversation might use '小学校' (elementary school) or '小学校の教育' (education at elementary school).
Gold Rule
Compulsory Education
In Japan, elementary school education is part of the nine-year compulsory education system, which also includes the first three years of junior high school.
Word Origin
Composed of 小学校 (shōgakkō, elementary school) + 教育 (kyōiku, education).
Usage Notes
This term is used in formal contexts, such as educational policy discussions or academic research. In everyday conversation, people might refer to it simply as '小学校' (elementary school).
Word Breakdown
小学校
elementary school
root教育
education
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