🇯🇵 How to say

“school” in Japanese

学校がっこう
Illustration of "school" in a Japanese cultural setting
A group of children is happily walking towards a large building with a sign that says '学校'. They are carrying backpacks …

Usage note

The word '学校' (がっこう) means 'school' in Japanese. It refers to a place where students learn, and it's used in everyday conversation when talking about education and classes.

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