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VocabJLPT N1

schoolyard

Noun

Definitions

1. schoolyard
2. school playground

This noun refers to the schoolyard or playground of an elementary or junior high school in Japan. It is the open outdoor space on school grounds where students play during recess and physical education classes are sometimes held.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"They put down new sand in the schoolyard!" the kid said excitedly.

Sentence 2

The prefectural board of education announced it would "review safety standards for schoolyards."

Sentence 3

You know, the size of the schoolyard feels like the size of your freedom.

Sentence 4

Excuse me, where do I submit an application to use the schoolyard?

Sentence 5

After school, I played soccer with my friends in the schoolyard.