がっこう
Grammar & Usage
Noun
Neutral/Standard
How it works
Common noun acting as the subject or object of a sentence. Often followed by particles like 'ni' (direction/location), 'de' (action location), or 'e' (direction).
Sample sentences
あしたは学校が休みです。
School is off tomorrow.
毎日、歩いて学校に行きます。
I go to school on foot every day.
Quick facts
JLPTLevel:N5
etymology:Kango (Sino-Japanese origin)
pitchAccent:Heiban (0)
kanjiReadings:学校 (Gakkō)
Mnemonic
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Example
あしたは学校が休みです。
School is off tomorrow.
毎日、歩いて学校に行きます。
I go to school on foot every day.
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