名校(めいこう)

めいこう
noun
famous school; prestigious school
society
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(むすこ)を名校(めいこう)に入(い)れたい。
I want to get my son into a prestigious school.
あの高校(こうこう)は野球(やきゅう)の名校(めいこう)として知(し)られている。
That high school is known as a famous baseball school.
全国(ぜんこく)から名校(めいこう)のチームが集(あつ)まる大会(たいかい)は毎年(まいとし)盛(も)り上(あ)がる。
The tournament where teams from famous schools across the country gather is exciting every year.

名(めい) means 'famous' or 'noted,' and 校(こう) means 'school.' 名校(めいこう) 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

Similar words

  • 名門(めいもん) — prestigious institution, distinguished family (broader; can refer to schools, companies, or families)
  • 進学校(しんがくこう) — college-preparatory school (specifically a school focused on getting students into universities)
  • 有名校(ゆうめいこう) — famous school (similar meaning; slightly less literary)

Related Words

Compare: 名門(めいもん) (prestigious institution, distinguished…)
Compare: 進学校(しんがくこう) (college-preparatory school)
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