Meaning

Primary

High School

Alternative

Senior High School

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The tall school is for when your kids get about as tall as they're going to get. That's high school, when most people stop growing taller.

Reading

こうこう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 高校時代

    one's high school days

    高校生活

    life in high school

    高校一年生

    first year high school student

Context Sentences

高校まで、車で行けば十分ですよ。

It only takes 10 minutes to get to the high school if you drive.

うちの妹は、今年高校三年生です。来年、大学の入学テストが有ります。

My younger sister is a junior in high school this year. Next year, there will be a university entrance test.

高校の時は、地理や科学のことが、あまりよく分かりませんでした。

When I was in high school, I didn't really understand geography and science.

Kanji Composition