1.
middle-level; secondary; intermediate
Refers to the middle level in a ranking or classification, especially in education where it denotes secondary-level schooling.
中等教育を受ける。
To receive secondary education.
中等教育学校に通っている。
I attend a secondary education school.
日本の中等教育は中学校と高等学校から成る。
Secondary education in Japan consists of junior high school and high school.
Most commonly used as a prefix in educational terminology. 中等 sits between 初等 (elementary/primary) and 高等 (higher/advanced).
EDUCATION LEVELS:
- 初等教育: primary/elementary education
- 中等教育: secondary education (junior high + high school)
- 高等教育: higher education (university and above)
COMMON COMPOUNDS:
- 中等教育: secondary education
- 中等教育学校: secondary school (combined junior/senior high)
- 中等部: middle division
FORMATION:
中 (middle) + 等 (grade, rank)