Translation guide
The practice of educating children at home rather than in a traditional school. In Japan, this is not a common legal framework, so the concept is often explained rather than translated directly.
Referring to the practice of educating children at home instead of sending them to school.
The most direct loanword from English, widely understood in contexts discussing Western education systems.
アメリカではホームスクーリングが認められている州が多い。
In the U.S., many states allow homeschooling.
Literally 'home study', this is a more general term that can refer to studying at home, including homeschooling, but also self-study or homework.
彼女は学校に行かず、自宅学習を選んだ。
She chose to study at home instead of going to school.
A more formal term meaning 'home-based education', sometimes used in policy or academic contexts.
在宅教育の制度について議論が行われている。
There is debate about the system of home-based education.
Talking about the act of teaching one's own children at home.
Using the loanword as a suru-verb is the most natural way to say 'to homeschool'.
彼らは子供たちをホームスクーリングしている。
They are homeschooling their children.
Literally 'teach at home', this is a clear and simple way to describe the action without using the loanword.
母が自宅で子供たちに教えている。
The mother teaches the children at home.
Discussing homeschooling as a legal or social phenomenon in Japan, where it is not formally recognized.
Since homeschooling is not a standard option in Japan, it's often necessary to explain what it means rather than use a single term. Use phrases like '学校に行かずに家で勉強すること' (studying at home without going to school).
日本では、学校に行かずに家で勉強する「ホームスクーリング」はまだ一般的ではありません。
In Japan, 'homeschooling,' where children study at home without going to school, is still not common.
In Japan, compulsory education is strictly enforced, and homeschooling is not legally recognized as an alternative to school attendance. Therefore, the concept may require explanation, and terms like ホームスクーリング are often used in reference to foreign contexts.