noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
closing a school for the day
Refers to the end of the school day, when classes finish and students go home. Often used in school announcements.
本日の閉校は午後4時です。
School closes at 4 p.m. today.
閉校時間を過ぎたら校舎に入れ
You cannot enter the school building after closing time.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
permanent school closure; shutting down a school
Refers to the permanent closure of a school, often due to declining enrollment or consolidation. Common in news reports.
少子化の影響で、来年この小学校は閉校になる。
Due to the declining birthrate, this elementary school will close permanently next year.
閉校式には多くの卒業生が集まった。
Many alumni gathered for the school closing ceremony.