学校
がっこう
gakou
JLPT N5nounVocabularyLevel 6 - JLPT N5

Quick answer

学校 (がっこう (gakou)) means "School". The reading is がっこう (gakou). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.

Meaning

School

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Example Sentences

学校に行きます。

がっこうにいきます。

I go to school.

学校で休みます。

がっこうでやすみます。

I rest at school.

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Last updated Jul 4, 2026

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