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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of '木' (tree) and '交' (cross). Crossed wooden fence, hence place of learning.
Symbolism
Educational institution, discipline, growth. Center of Japanese education system.
Component Breakdown
left-right: tree + 交
Words & Expressions
Words written with 校
Proverbs & Idioms
校訓を胸に
こうくんをむねに
With the school motto in heart
Keeping institutional values close
Anime & Manga
ハイキュー!! 烏野高校 VS 白鳥沢学園高校
HAIKYU!! 3rd Season
A well-known work with 校 in its Japanese title.
魔王学院の不適合者 ～史上最強の魔王の始祖、転生して子孫たちの学校へ通う～
The Misfit of Demon King Academy: History’s Strongest Demon King Reincarnates and Goes to School with His Descendants
A well-known work with 校 in its Japanese title.
魔法科高校の劣等生
The Irregular at Magic High School
A well-known work with 校 in its Japanese title.
桜蘭高校ホスト部
Ouran High School Host Club
A well-known work with 校 in its Japanese title.
ダンガンロンパ 希望の学園と絶望の高校生 The Animation
Danganronpa: The Animation
A well-known work with 校 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 校 mean in Japanese?
校 means exam, school, printing, proof, correction.
How do you read 校?
On'yomi: コウ、キョウ (KOU, KYOU).
How many strokes does 校 have?
校 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 木 (tree).
Is 校 a good kanji for a tattoo?
校 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means exam, school, printing, proof, correction. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.