こうこう

koukou
Common N4 noun

Translations

1. high school
2. senior high school

Notes

In Japan, '高校' refers to the final stage of secondary education, typically covering grades 10 through 12. It is a crucial period for students as they prepare for university entrance exams or entering the workforce.

Examples

彼はこうこうに通っています。

Kare wa koukou ni kayotteimasu.

He attends high school.

こうこう生活は楽しいです。

Koukou seikatsu wa tanoshii desu.

High school life is fun.

私の妹は来年こうこうに入学します。

Watashi no imouto wa rainen koukou ni nyuugaku shimasu.

My younger sister will enter high school next year.