Translation guide
The English word 'academy' refers to various types of educational institutions, from specialized schools to learned societies. In Japanese, the translation depends on the specific type of academy.
A school that provides training in a specific field, such as arts, music, or vocational skills.
Loanword from English, commonly used for private specialized schools, especially in arts, sports, or language.
彼女はダンスアカデミーに通っています。
She attends a dance academy.
Refers to vocational or technical schools. More formal and general than アカデミー.
料理の専門学校で学びました。
I studied at a culinary academy.
Cram school or private tutoring academy, often for exam preparation. Not a direct translation but used in contexts like 'academy' for after-school learning.
彼は英語塾に通っている。
He goes to an English academy.
An organization of scholars, scientists, or artists dedicated to advancing knowledge.
Refers to a national academy of sciences or arts, such as the Japan Academy.
日本学士院は1879年に設立されました。
The Japan Academy was established in 1879.
Also used for international academies or in names like the Academy Awards.
A secondary school, often private and prestigious, sometimes with a classical or military focus.
Often used in names of private schools, from kindergarten to university. Conveys a sense of a comprehensive educational institution.
彼は有名な学園に入学した。
He entered a famous academy.
Similar to 学園, often used in school names, especially for private schools with a specific religious or philosophical foundation.
An institution for training officers in the armed forces or police.
Specifically refers to a military academy for officer training.
彼は陸軍士官学校を卒業した。
He graduated from the military academy.
The English word 'academy' covers many types of institutions. In Japanese, the appropriate term depends heavily on context. Using アカデミー for all cases may sound unnatural or overly vague.
彼は科学アカデミーの会員です。
He is a member of the Academy of Sciences.
ミッション系の学院で学んでいます。
I study at a missionary academy.
Police academy.
警察学校で訓練を受けています。
I am training at the police academy.