elementary school; primary school; grade school
Refers to the first stage of compulsory education in Japan, typically grades 1–6.
My daughter will enter elementary school next year.
小学校のとき、よくこの公園で遊んだ。
I often played in this park when I was in elementary school.
My daughter attends a nearby elementary school.
Next year, my younger brother will graduate from elementary school.
She says she wants to become an elementary school teacher.
I met a friend from my elementary school days after a long time.