School
Japanese Name:
学校
Romaji Name:
gakkou
Description
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A school is an educational institution where students learn under the guidance of teachers or instructors. It is a place where individuals, usually children and young adults, receive formal education in various subjects, such as math, science, languages, history, and arts. Schools serve as foundational environments for academic, social, and personal development, helping students acquire knowledge, skills, and values needed to succeed in life.
History
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Schools are institutions for formal education, with origins dating back to ancient civilizations like Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Greece.
In Japan, the earliest formal schools appeared in the 7th century, influenced by Chinese Confucian education systems.
During the Heian period (8th–12th century), private and temple schools educated children of the nobility in reading, writing, and etiquette.
In the Edo period (17th–19th century), terakoya (temple schools) provided basic education to commoners, including reading, writing, and arithmetic.
After the Meiji Restoration (1868), Japan modernized its education system, establishing public schools modeled on Western systems.
Today, schools worldwide provide structured learning for children and adults, forming the foundation of literacy, knowledge, and social development.