師範学校 (しはんがっこう) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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noun
normal school; teachers' training college
historical term
Historical term for a state-run teacher training institution in Japan, operating from 1872 to 1947. The modern equivalent is 教育大学 or 教員養成大学.
彼の祖父は師範学校を卒業して小学校の先生になった。
His grandfather graduated from a normal school and became an elementary school teacher.