Chemical Education in Japan Version 2

F. EQUIVALENT TERMS IN ENGLISH AND JAPANSESE

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F.1 Schools (Terms with * correspond to "old (before World War II)" system)

Pronunciation Japanese English
Chu Gakko中学校Lower Secondary School
Chu Gakko*旧制中学校Middle School*
Daigaku大学College (also University)
Daigakuin大学院Graduate School
Gakugei Daigaku学芸大学University of Education
Gijutsu Kagaku Daigaku 技術科学大学Institute of Technological Science (also Technological University)
Hoso Daigaku放送大学University of The Air
Jinjo Sho Gakko*尋常小学校Ordinary Elementary School
Jitsugyo Gakko*実業学校Vocational School*
Jo Gakko*女学校Girls' High School*
Kogyo Daigaku工業大学Institute of Technology
Kogyo Koko(Kogyo Koto Gakko)工業高校Technical Upper Secondary School
Kogyo Koto Gakko工業高等学校Technical Upper Secondary School
Koko(Koto Gakko)高校Upper Secondary School
Kokumin Gakko Shoto-ka*国民学校初等科National Elementary School
Kosen(Koto Senmon Gakko)高専College of Technology
Koto Gakko高等学校Upper Secondary School
Koto Gakko*旧制高等学校Higher School*
Koto Jo Gakko*高等女学校Girls' High School*
Koto Senmon Gakko高等専門学校College of Technology (also Technical College)
Koto Shihan Gakko*高等師範学校Higher Normal School*
Koto Sho Gakko*高等小学校Upper Elementary School*
Kyoiku Daigaku教育大学University of Education
Kyoin Yosei Daigaku教員養成大学Teacher-Training College
Senmon Gakko* 専門学校Specialized School*
Sentan Kagaku Gijutsu Daigakuin Daigaku先端科学技術大学院大学Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Shihan Gakko*師範学校Normal School*
Sho Gakko小学校Elementary School
Tanki Daigaku短期大学Junior College
Teikoku Daigaku*帝國大学Imperial University*

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F.2 Laws, Official Facilities and Systems, etc.

Pronunciation Japanese English
Bansho Shirabedokoro蕃書調所Institute for Research of Foreign Books (Edo Era)
Chu Gakko Rei*中学校令、1886Middle School Order*
Chuo Kyoiku Shingikai中央教育審議会Central Educational Advisory Committee
Dai-Koza大講座Big Koza
Daigaku Nankou大学南校South Branch School of University (Edo Era)
Daigaku Nyushi Senta大学入試センターNational Center for University Entrance Examination
Daigaku Setchi Kijun大学設置基準Official Requirements for the Establishment of a College
Daigaku Shingikai大学審議会、1987Committee of University
Gakko Kyoiku Ho学校教育法Law of School Education
___ Gakubu___学部Faculty of ____
Gakui Juyo Kiko学位授与機構National Institution for Academic Degrees (NIAD)
Gakujutsu Joho Senta学術情報センターNational Center for Science Information System (NACSIS)
Gakusei学制、1872Education Code (also Education System Order)
Gakushi学士) Bachelor
Gakushu Shido Yoryo学習指導要領Course of Study
Gakushu Shido Yoryo Sakusei Senmon Iinkai学習指導要領作成専門委員会"Committee for the ""Course of Study"" "
Hakushi or Hakase 博士Doctor
Hakushi(Hakase) Katei博士課程Doctor's Course (Graduate School)
Hijokin Koshi非常勤講師Part-Time Teachers
Hisshu Tan-i必修単位Credit of Required Courses
Jitsugyo Gakko Rei*実業学校令、1899Vocational School Order*
Kadai Kenkyu課題研究Target Study
Kagaku Kenkyu-Hi Hojokin科学研究費補助金Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research
Kagaku Kyoiku Senta科学教育センターScience Education Center
Kagaku-Gijutsu-cho科学技術庁Science Bureau
Kaisei-Gakko開成学校、1868Kaisei School (Meiji Era)
Kakenhi(Kagaku Kenkyu-Hi Hojokin)科研費Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research
Katei Hakushi課程博士Course Doctorate (Graduate School)
Kifu Koza寄付講座Chairs by Donation from Industry
Kokuritsu Daigaku Nyugaku Shiken Senta国立大学入学試験センターGovernment University Entrance Examination Center
Kokuritsu Kyoiku Kenkujo国立教育研究所National Institute of Educational Research (NIER)
Koto Gakko Rei*高等学校令、1894Higher School Order*
Koza講座Koza
Kyoiku Iinkai教育委員会Educational Board (also Education Committee)
Kyoiku Jisshu教育実習Practice Teaching for Student Teachers
Kyoiku Kihon Ho教育基本法Fundamental Law of Education
Kyoiku Rei*教育令、1879Education Order*
Kyoiku Senta教育センターEducation Center
Kyoin Kenshu教員研修In-Service Training of Teachers
Kyoin Menkyo教員免許Teaching Certification
Kyoin Menkyo Ho教員免許法Educational Personnel Certification Law
Kyoin Saiyo Shiken教員採用試験Teacher Service Examination (also Examination for Service for Teachers)
Kyoin Shikaku Nintei Shiken教員資格認定試験Qualification Test for Teachers
Kyoin Yosei Katei教員養成課程Teacher-Training Course
Kyoka Katei Shingikai教科課程審議会Subject Course Committee
Kyokasho Kentei教科書検定Textbook Inspection
Kyoshoku Kamoku教職科目Subjects for Teaching Profession
Kyoshoku Tan-i教職単位Credit for the Teaching Profession
Kyotsu Ichiji Shiken共通一次試験First-Stage Standardized Achievement Examination
Kyoyo Bu教養部Department of General Education
Mombu-sho文部省"Ministry of Education, Science and Culture (also Ministry of Education )"
Rigaku Shinko Ho理学振興法、1953-Law of Promotion of Science and Technology Education in Schools (also Science Education Promotion Law)
Ronbun Hakushi論文博士Thesis Doctorate (Graduate School)
Senko-Ka専攻科Advanced Course (College of Technology)
Senmon Gakko Rei* 専門学校令、1903Specialized School Order*
Senta Shikenセンター試験Center's Achievement Examination
Sentaku Tan-i選択単位Credit of Elective Courses
Shihan Gakkou Rei*師範学校令、1886Normal School Order* (also Law of The Normal School)
Shinsei Daigaku新制大学、1949-New System University
Sho Gakko Kyoin Denshujo*小学校教員伝習所Teacher-Training Center for Elementary Education*
Sho Gakko Rei*小学校令、1886Elementary School Order
Shushi修士Master
Shushi Katei修士課程Master's Course (Graduate School)
Teiji Sei定時制Night Course
Teikoku Daigaku Rei*帝國大学令、1886Imperial University Order*
To-Do-Fu-Ken Kyoiku Senta都道府県教育センターPrefectural Educational Center
Tokyo Kogyo Shikenjo東京工業試験所、1900Chemical Industrial Research Institute in Tokyo
Tsusan-sho(Tsusho-Sangyo-sho)通産省Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI)
Tsushin Kyoiku通信教育Correspondence Course
Tsusho-Sangyo-sho通商産業省Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI)
Yakan Gakko夜間学校Evening Branch System Course (also Night School)
Yogakusho 洋学所、1855Institute of Foreign Study (Edo Era)

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F.3 Special Terms

Pronunciation Japanese English
"3K (Kitanai, Kiken, Kitsui) "汚い,危険,きつい"3D's (Dirty, Dangerous, Difficult)"
Han-Gaku藩学Feudal Clan Schools (Edo Era)
Juken Sangyo受験産業Entrance Examination Enterprise
Juken Senso受験戦争Entrance Examination War
JukuPrivate Tutorial School
Kadai Kenkyu課題研究Project Study
Kagaku化学; Seimi (舎密) in Edo EraChemistry
Kagaku eno Shotai化学への招待Introduction to Chemistry Program
Kagaku Kogaku Kai化学工学会"Society of Chemical Engineers, Japan"
Kagaku Shukan化学週間National Chemistry Week
Kagaku-Ten化学展Chemical Exposition
Karucha sukuruカルチャースクールCulture School
Kigyo-nai Kyoiku Kenshu企業内教育研修"On-the-Job Training (OJT, also In-Company Training and Education)"
Kigyo-nai Kyoiku Kenshu企業内教育研修In-Company Training and Education (also On-the-Job training)
Kogyo Kagakkai工業化学会Industrial Chemical Society of Japan
Kokai Koza公開講座Extention Lecture (also Open University)
Kokusai Junsei oyobi Oyo Kagaku Rengo国際純正および応用化学連合International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC)
Koseika個性化Individualizaton in Action
Nippon Gakujutsu Kaigi日本学術会議Science Council of Japan
Nippon Hoso Kyokai(NHK)日本放送協会Japan Broadcasting Cooperation
Nippon Kagaku Kogyo Kai日本化学工業協会Japan Chemical Industry Association
Nippon Kagakukai日本化学会Chemical Society of Japan
Rifuresshu Kyoikuリフレッシュ教育Refreshment Education
Rika Banare理科離れScience-Shunning
Rika Girai理科嫌いScience-Shunning
Rikagaku Kenkyujo理化学研究所Institute of Physical and Chemical Research
Rikarento Kyoikuリカレント教育Recurrent Education
Ronin浪人Ronin (Those who failed in Unversity Entrance Examination)
SamuraiWarrior Class (Edo Era)
Sangyo Kakumei産業革命Industrial Revolution
Seikatsu Tangen Gakushu生活単元学習Unit Learning Based on Daily Life Experiences
Seikatsuka生活科Life Environmental Studies
Senmon Gakko専門学校Vocational School
Senshu Gakko専修学校Special Vocational School
Shin Kagaku Hatten kyokai新化学発展協会Association for the Progress of New Chemistry
Shogai Kyoiku生涯教育Recurrent Education
Shogai Kyoiku生涯教育Whole-Life Education
Taiken Nyugaku Seido体験入学制度Ad-hoc University Student System
Taikoka大綱化Fundamentalization
Tayoka多様化Variety in Quality
Terakoya寺小屋Private Elementary School (Edo Era)
Yobiko予備校Preparatory School
Yume Kagaku-21夢・化学−21Chemistry Makes Our Dreams Come True
Zaibatsu財閥Financial-Industrial Establishment

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F.4 Names, Places, and Historical Terms

Term Japanese English
Chugoku (District)中国(地方)The District at West End of Honshu
Dejima出島An Island in Nagasaki
Edo江戸Old Name of Tokyo
Edo Era江戸時代1600-1867
Hookaido北海道Second Major Island Located at North-East of Japan
Honshu本州The Largest of the Four Major Islands in Japan
Kagoshima鹿児島South of Kyushu Island
Kanto (District)関東(地方)The District at the Middle of Honshu
Kinki (District)近畿(地方)The District at South-midwest of Honshu
Kyushu九州Third Major Island Located in South West of Japan
Meiji Era明治時代1867-1911
Meiji Restoration明治維新Meiji Ishin (1867)
Nagasaki長崎West of Kyushu island
Osaka大阪The Third Largest City in Japan, Located at the Center of Kinki District
Shikoku四国Fourth Major Island Located inSouth Midwest of Japan
Showa Era昭和時代1926-1989
Taisho Era大正時代1911-1926
Tohoku (District)東北(地方)The District at North-East of Honshu
Tokai (District)東海(地方)The District at South Mideast of Honshu
Tokyo東京The Capital of Japan, at South East of Kanto
Tokugawa Family徳川The ShogunateFamily in the Edo Era

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Chemical Education in Japan (1994)(Copy right 1994, The Chemical Society of Japan)