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10 Language-to-English DictionariesKōshikan
/koʊˈʃiːkən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A term used in Japanese to refer to a school or educational institution.
"The Kōshikan is known for its rigorous academic programs and dedicated faculty." - 2
A building or hall designated for educational purposes.
"The new Kōshikan was inaugurated last week, providing students with modern facilities."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Kōshikan' originates from Japanese, where 'kō' (高) means 'high' and 'shikan' (指揮官) means 'commander' or 'leader'. The word has evolved in modern usage to refer to a high-ranking official or leader in various contexts, particularly in military or organizational structures.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Kōshikan" is said worldwide
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École
Transliteration: Ecole
"L'école est un lieu d'apprentissage."
Schule
Transliteration: Schule
"Die Schule ist ein wichtiger Teil der Gesellschaft."
Scuola
Transliteration: Scuola
"La scuola è fondamentale per l'educazione."
Escuela
Transliteration: Escuela
"La escuela es un lugar de aprendizaje."
Escola
Transliteration: Escola
"A escola é um lugar importante para aprender."
स्कूल
Transliteration: School
"स्कूल शिक्षा का स्थान है।"
学校
Transliteration: Xuéxiào
"学校是学习的地方。"
학교
Transliteration: Hakgyo
"학교는 배움의 장소입니다."
校舎
Transliteration: Kōsha
"校舎は学びの場所です。"
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