高等学校
Meanings
1
senior high school; high school
The official/full term for a Japanese-style high school, usually referring to the stage after junior high school; 高校 is the common abbreviation.
She attends a prefectural high school.
Next year, my son will go on to high school.
Usage patterns
- 〈高等学校〉に入学するto enter/enroll in high school
I plan to enroll in this high school next year.
- 〈高等学校〉を卒業するto graduate from high school
My older brother graduated from high school last year.
- 〈高等学校〉に通うto attend high school
She commutes by train to this high school.