教室

• Reading: きょうしつ
• Romaji: kyoushitsu
• Kanji breakdown: 教 (kyou/oshi) — teach, instruct; 室 (shitsu/muro) — room, chamber
• Pronunciation: /kʲoː.ɕi.tsɯ/

Meaning

Classroom; lecture room. The physical room where lessons are held.

A noun combining 教 (teach) and 室 (room). Used for classrooms in schools and universities as well as lesson spaces like 音楽教室 (music classroom) or ピアノ教室 (piano class). Can also refer to a class or course offered at a community centre.

Examples

1. 教室に学生が二十人います。 There are twenty students in the classroom.
2. 先生は教室に入りました。 The teacher entered the classroom.
3. この教室はとても広いです。 This classroom is very spacious.

Usage Guide

Context: school, university, lessons

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Compound of 教 (teach, instruct) and 室 (room, chamber). Both characters come from Chinese, reflecting the concept of a designated room for instruction.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal