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transferring schools, changing schools
Moving from one school to another, typically due to a family relocation. Used for elementary, middle, and high school students.
父の転勤で転校することになった。
I ended up transferring schools due to my father's job transfer.
転校初日は緊張した。
I was nervous on my first day at the new school.
転校生は自己紹介をした。
The transfer student introduced themselves.
転校生 = transfer student
USAGE: 転校 specifically refers to changing schools at the elementary, middle, or high school level. For university, use 転学 or 編入.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 転校する (to transfer schools)
- 転校届 (school transfer notification)
- 転校手続き (transfer procedures)
RELATED WORDS:
- 転校生 (transfer student)
- 転勤 (job transfer - often the reason for 転校)
- 転居 (moving house)
- 編入 (transfer admission - for universities)
- 退学 (dropping out)
CULTURAL NOTE: In Japan, transferring schools mid-year is relatively common due to company job transfers. Transfer students are a common theme in anime and manga.