しょうがっこう

shougakkou
Common N5 noun

Translations

1. elementary school
2. primary school

Notes

In Japan, 小学校 refers to the first stage of compulsory education, typically covering grades 1 through 6 for children aged 6 to 12.

Examples

彼はしょうがっこうに通っています。

Kare wa shougakkou ni kayotteimasu.

He attends elementary school.

しょうがっこうの先生になりたいです。

Shougakkou no sensei ni naritai desu.

I want to become an elementary school teacher.

しょうがっこうは楽しい思い出がたくさんあります。

Shougakkou wa tanoshii omoide ga takusan arimasu.

I have many happy memories from elementary school.