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小学校教育

shōgakkō kyōiku
noun phrase★Intermediate— elementary school education
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.

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In Japan, elementary school education is compulsory and lasts for six years, covering grades 1 through 6.

Collocations

小学校教育の改革reform of elementary school education小学校教育の質quality of elementary school education

Synonyms

初等教育小学校教育制度

Related Phrases

義務教育phrase
compulsory education
学習指導要領phrase
Course of Study Guidelines (national curriculum standards)

💡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
root
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