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.
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'.
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).
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.
The most direct loanword from English, widely understood in contexts discussing Western education systems.
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.
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.
There is debate about the system of home-based education.
They are homeschooling their children.
Literally 'teach at home', this is a clear and simple way to describe the action without using the loanword.
The mother teaches the children at home.
In Japan, 'homeschooling,' where children study at home without going to school, is still not common.