中学校
ちゅうがっこう
junior high school; middle school; lower secondary school
JLPT N4 Common word
Meanings
Noun
junior high school; middle school; lower secondary school
Example sentences
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He entered junior high school.
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Was your junior high school far from your home?
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My father is teaching English in middle school.
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This song reminds me of my junior high school days.
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My elder sister was a delinquent in junior high school.
More examples (5)
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In Japan, attendance at elementary and junior high school is compulsory.
彼は12歳の時、つまり中学校に入学した時、英語を習いはじめた。
He began to learn English when he was twelve years old, that is to say, when he entered junior high school.
小学校を卒業して中学校に入学することが「大人への第一歩」と見なす考え方も存在します。
The graduation from elementary school to middle school is regarded by some as the first step towards adulthood.
中学校時代に、入院中の祖父が病院の看護師に対して「ありがとう、助かるよ」とよく声をかけていたことがとても印象的でした。
In my secondary school days, I was much impressed by how my hospitalised grandfather would often tell the nurses there, "Thank you, I appreciate your help."
中学校の時に、あるセラピストの女性の方と話した後、すごく話が弾んだから突如「これは脈あり」って思って、キスしようとしたんだ。そしたら「やめなさい」って怒られた。その後、次の授業に向かいながら、すごく恥ずかしくなった。
In middle school, I was talking with my therapist, and seeing as we were having such a great talk, I suddenly thought "There's my chance", and I tried to get a kiss. But she told me to stop. Then, as I headed to my next class, I felt so embarrassed.