This is the 3214th most frequent Japanese word.

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Private cram school.


In this context, '塾' refers to a private tutoring school where students go for additional academic assistance outside of regular school.

私の妹は毎日放課後に塾に通っています。

My younger sister attends a cram school every day after school.


Here, '塾' is used to describe a specific type of tutoring center focusing on English language study.

地域で新しい英語塾が開校しました。

A new English tutoring center has opened in the community.


In this sentence, '塾' represents the institution where organized courses and passionate teaching are conducted, emphasizing the quality of education provided.

塾の先生はとても熱心で、有意義な授業を提供してくれます。

The teachers at the cram school are very passionate and provide meaningful lessons.