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VocabJLPT N1

closing of a school

NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. closing of a school
2. closed school

This noun refers to the closing or abolition of a school, usually due to declining student numbers or budget issues. It is a term frequently seen in news articles discussing the challenges facing rural or underpopulated communities in Japan.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Whoa, there's grass growing in the abandoned school's pool — that's so sad!

Sentence 2

School closures have been happening one after another in the area due to the declining birthrate.

Sentence 3

There's more and more graffiti on the old school's walls — it's so frustrating!

Sentence 4

Say what you will, there's something kind of romantic about closed schools!

Sentence 5

Why did this village decide to turn the old school into a tourism attraction?