学校 (がっこう)
Definition
A 学校 refers to a school or educational institution where students receive formal education.
Analogy
Think of a 学校 as a big learning playground, where students gather to gain knowledge and skills just like how children gather at a playground to have fun and play together.
Related terms
生徒 (せいと): This term refers to the students who attend a 学校.
学生 (がくせい): This term also means student, but it is more commonly used in higher education settings such as universities.
入学式 (にゅうがくしき): This term refers to the entrance ceremony held at the beginning of each school year when new students officially join the 学校 community.
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