elementary school; primary school
Abbreviation of 小学校. Used in compound words and formal contexts, such as 小学一年生 (first grader) or 小学部 (elementary division).
See also: 小学校
He is a first grader in elementary school.
The elementary division's sports day is next week.
ancient Chinese school for older children
Historical term referring to a school in ancient China for children over eight years old. Not used in modern Japanese contexts.
In ancient China, children over eight attended elementary schools.
traditional Chinese philology
Refers to the study of ancient Chinese texts, characters, and language. A specialized academic term.
He is majoring in traditional Chinese philology at university.