Glossary · Elementary school
小1の壁shōichi no kabethe grade-1 wall
What it means
Parents call the tight spot at the start of grade 1 the 小1の壁 (shōichi no kabe, the grade-1 wall).
Guides that use 小1の壁
- After-school care: the registered club, the open room, and what a full club does nextElementary school entry
Related words
- 放課後子供教室 (hōkago kodomo kyōshitsu)after-school children's classroom
- 放課後児童クラブ (hōkago jidō kurabu)after-school children's club
- 学童クラブ (gakudō kurabu)after-school club
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.