校風
Meanings
1
school tradition; school spirit; school culture
Refers to the distinctive character, customs, or atmosphere of a particular school, often shaped by its history and values. Similar to 社風 for companies.
See also: 社風
This school's tradition is liberal and values students' independence.
Feeling that the school culture didn't suit me, I considered transferring.
Usage patterns
- 校風に合うto suit a school's culture/atmosphere
My daughter seems to fit well with this school's liberal culture.
- 校風を守るto preserve a school's tradition
The teachers are trying to preserve the school's long-standing tradition.
- 校風に染まるto become steeped in a school's culture
He became thoroughly imbued with the school's culture over a few years.
- 〈形容詞〉校風a school culture described as ~ (e.g. free, strict, traditional)
This high school is known for its liberal school culture.