Cleaning Time at School - 学校の掃除時間
Cleaning Time at School – 学校の掃除時間
Scene Description – シーンの説明
In a Japanese elementary school classroom, students in uniforms are enthusiastically sweeping the floor, wiping desks, and cleaning windows. Some are laughing and working together. The teacher is nearby, gently supervising. This daily routine is known as “Cleaning Time,” and it’s an important part of Japanese school life.
Everyday Japanese Expressions – 自然な会話と表現
• 「みんなで手分けしよう」 (Minna de tewake shiyou) – “Let’s split up the work together”
• 「雑巾しぼってくれる？」 (Zoukin shibotte kureru?) – “Can you wring out the cloth?”
• 「机はもう拭いたよ」 (Tsukue wa mou fuite yo) – “I already wiped the desks”
• 「終わったら報告してね」 (Owattara houkoku shite ne) – “Let me know when you’re done”
• 「次は黒板をきれいにしよう」 (Tsugi wa kokuban wo kirei ni shiyou) – “Next, let’s clean the blackboard”
Cultural Points and Expression Background
掃除の時間 – Cleaning Time
Unlike many countries where janitors do the cleaning, in Japan, students clean their own classrooms. This teaches responsibility, teamwork, and respect for shared spaces from a young age.
「みんなでやる」 – Doing It Together
Cooperative work is a key value. Cleaning together builds a sense of community, and no job is seen as “below” anyone else.
「しつけ」や「心を整える」時間
Cleaning is also seen as a way to cultivate the mind and discipline. It’s not just physical work—it’s character education in action.
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