高校

kōkō

What does "高校" mean in English?

senior high school

私は高校でバスケットボールをしました。

I played basketball in high school.

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

formal

A Japanese high school, typically covering grades 10-12 (ages 15-18).

高校は3年間続きます。

High school lasts for three years.

The term '高校' is commonly used in Japan to refer to senior high school, which is the final stage of compulsory education before university or vocational training.

Collocations

高校生high school student高校時代high school days高校卒業high school graduation

Synonyms

高等学校

Related Phrases

高校受験phrase

high school entrance exam

高校生活phrase

high school life

Pro Tip

Common Usage

'高校' is the standard abbreviation for '高等学校' and is used in both formal and informal contexts.

Word Origin

Derived from '高等学校' (kōtōgakkō), meaning 'higher school'. The abbreviation '高校' is widely used in everyday speech.

Usage Notes

In casual conversation, '高校' is often used interchangeably with '高等学校'. The term is also used in official contexts, such as school names and educational documents.

Word Breakdown

高

high

prefix

校

school

root

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