1.
schoolyard, school grounds, playground
The outdoor area of a school used for physical education, recess, and other activities.
子供たちが校庭で遊んでいる。
The children are playing in the schoolyard.
校庭は広くて緑が多い。
The schoolyard is spacious with lots of greenery.
校庭で運動会が開かれた。
A sports day was held in the schoolyard.
雨の日は校庭が使えないので、体育館で体育をする。
On rainy days we can't use the schoolyard, so we do PE in the gym.
朝の会の前に全校生徒が校庭に集まって、ラジオ体操をする。
Before the morning assembly, all the students gather in the schoolyard and do radio calisthenics.
校庭 refers to the outdoor grounds of a school, typically used for physical education, recess, and school events.
COMPONENTS:
- 校 (school) + 庭 (yard, garden)
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- 校庭で遊ぶ: to play in the schoolyard
- 校庭を走る: to run around the schoolyard
- 校庭に集まる: to gather in the schoolyard
RELATED TERMS:
- 運動場: playground/athletic field (can be larger or more formal)
- 中庭: courtyard (enclosed garden area)
- グラウンド: sports ground/field (from English 'ground')
USAGE:
校庭 specifically refers to school grounds. For parks or public playgrounds, 公園 is used instead.