Glossary · Elementary school
ランドセルrandoseruschool backpack
What it means
The handout asks for a randoseru (ランドセル, the stiff backpack first graders carry), bought on the assumption it will be used for six years.
Guides that use ランドセル
- What one Tokyo ward school asked new first graders to prepare: randoseru, hat, indoor shoesElementary school entry
- The new-parents' briefing is where the school hands you the list and the bank formElementary school entry
Related words
- 入学説明会 (nyūgaku setsumeikai)briefing for new parents
- 防犯ブザー (bōhan buzā)personal alarm
- 上履き (uwabaki)indoor shoes
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.