Meaning and Usage
"校舎" refers specifically to the physical buildings of a school, such as classrooms, libraries, and other facilities. It is a common noun used in everyday conversation and writing when talking about the school environment.
Common Contexts
You will often hear "校舎" when discussing school infrastructure, renovations, or locations within a school. For example, "新しい校舎" (new school building) or "校舎の中" (inside the school building).
Collocations and Patterns
- 校舎が完成する: the school building is completed
- 校舎の中: inside the school building
- 校舎の前: in front of the school building
These phrases help specify location or status related to the school buildings.
Register and Usage Notes
"校舎" is a neutral term suitable for both formal and informal contexts. It is more specific than just "学校" (school), which can mean the institution or the concept of school itself.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse "校舎" with "学校". Remember, "校舎" means the physical building(s), while "学校" refers to the school as an institution or concept.