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Lesson 2--School Terms
Let's talk about school in Japan. The school year runs from the beginning of April to the last week of March. School is year 'round, with several breaks and vacation times. Junior High is three years, called Middle School, grades 1-3. High school is the same way. When kids introduce themselves, they usually tell their year in school. Ex: First year students call themselves "Ichi-nen" Here are a few Japanese names for people in the school. Sensei Teacher. As with all titles, 'sensei' is used after someone's name. It can also be used by itself when addressing a teacher, but is a little less polite. Gakkusei Student. This is a title also, but seldom used that way. Mostly just used to say, "I am a student." Or, "She is a student." Kouchou Princepal. Unfortunately, every school has one. Used like the word 'teacher', e.g. Kunou Kouchou. Also used by itself, i.e. Kouchou-san. Tenkousei The Tranfer student! What series would be complete without the mysterious (and cute) transfer student? Ok, plenty, work with me here! |
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