義務教育
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Meanings
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compulsory education
Refers to the legally mandated period of schooling, typically elementary and junior high school in Japan.
In Japan, elementary and junior high school are compulsory education.
The length of compulsory education varies by country.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が義務教育を受けるto receive compulsory education
All children in Japan receive compulsory education.
- 義務教育を終えるto finish compulsory education
He started working right after finishing compulsory education.
- 義務教育期間the period of compulsory education
The period of compulsory education is nine years.