学童
Meanings
1
schoolchild; pupil
Refers to elementary school-aged children, especially in educational or policy contexts.
Security cameras were installed on the school route to protect schoolchildren.
2
after-school childcare
abbreviation
Abbreviation of 学童保育. Used for programs that look after elementary school children after school hours.
See also: 学童保育
In dual-income households, children are often placed in after-school childcare.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉を学童保育に預けるto leave one's child at after-school childcare
Working mothers leave their children at after-school childcare.
- 学童の安全を守るto ensure the safety of schoolchildren
The whole community is working on efforts to keep schoolchildren safe.
- 学童保育に通うto attend after-school childcare
My daughter goes to after-school childcare every day.