Glossary · Elementary school
保健室hokenshitsuschool clinic
What it means
If a child is ill or hurt during the day, the guidebook says the school clinic (保健室, hokenshitsu) gives first aid and contacts a hospital or the family if needed.
Guides that use 保健室
- The yearly school health check is required, and the notice names the testsElementary school, grades 1–3
- Health-room papers and infection absence: when your child must stay home, and what to hand in afterElementary school, grades 1–3
Related words
- 保健だより (hoken-dayori)health newsletter
- 健康診断 (kenkō shindan)school health check
- 出席停止 (shusseki teishi)suspension from attendance
- 養護教諭 (yōgo kyōyu)school nurse
Tools and pages for this stage
What to do next
- Find your child's path: the free juken check
Free, no sign-in. The route that fits, what it costs and the deadlines on the way.
- See the season pass
Verified dates and fees for every school, a reminder before each deadline, unlimited questions.