1.
famous school; prestigious school; noted school
A school with a strong reputation for academic excellence, sports achievements, or historical significance. Used for schools at all levels — elementary, secondary, and university.
息子を名校に入れたい。
I want to get my son into a prestigious school.
あの高校は野球の名校として知られている。
That high school is known as a famous baseball school.
全国から名校のチームが集まる大会は毎年盛り上がる。
The tournament where teams from famous schools across the country gather is exciting every year.
名 means 'famous' or 'noted,' and 校 means 'school.' 名校 is used to describe schools with strong reputations, whether for academics, sports, or tradition. It is especially common in discussions of high school sports (particularly baseball) and university entrance exams.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 名校に入る (to enter a prestigious school)
- 野球の名校 (famous baseball school)
- 名校の卒業生 (graduate of a prestigious school)
- 伝統ある名校 (a prestigious school with tradition)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 名門 — prestigious institution, distinguished family (broader; can refer to schools, companies, or families)
- 進学校 — college-preparatory school (specifically a school focused on getting students into universities)
- 有名校 — famous school (similar meaning; slightly less literary)