Kanji · N5 · 10 strokes
校 / school
Kanji for school.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | コウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | — | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
校 carries the meaning school.
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How to write 校
Trace 校 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 校
学校がっこうschool
中学校ちゅうがっこうjunior high school
高校生こうこうせいhigh school student
高校こうこうhigh school
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校 in context
あの人は学校の先生ですか。
あのひとはがっこうのせんせいですか
Is that person a school teacher?
あれは中学校ですか。いいえ、高校です。
あれはちゅうがっこうですか。いいえ、こうこうです
Is that a junior high school? No, it's a high school.
弟は高校生です。
おとうとはこうこうせいです
My younger brother is a high school student.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 校 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
校 — Kanji Practice
10 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/校
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