1.
prestigious school; elite school; distinguished institution
A school with a long history, strong reputation, and notable achievements, whether in academics, sports, or other areas. Applies to schools at all levels from elementary through university.
息子を名門校に入れたい。
I want to get my son into a prestigious school.
あの名門校は毎年東大に多くの合格者を出す。
That prestigious school produces many successful Tokyo University applicants every year.
甲子園には全国の名門校が集まる。
Elite schools from across the country gather at Koshien.
Composed of 名門 (distinguished family/lineage; prestigious institution) + 校 (school). Refers to schools renowned for their tradition, academic excellence, or competitive success in sports.
In Japan, 名門校 can refer to academic powerhouses (schools that send many students to top universities), or to schools famous for sports achievements (especially in baseball at 甲子園 or in 駅伝 relay racing).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 名門校に通う: to attend a prestigious school
- 名門校の出身: graduate of a prestigious school
- 名門校同士の対戦: a match between elite schools
- 私立名門校: private prestigious school
- 地元の名門校: local elite school
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 名門: prestigious institution — the base word, also used for families and organizations
- 進学校: college-prep school — specifically focused on academic achievement and university entrance
- 有名校: famous school — simply well-known, without the prestige connotation