"juku" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: juku [plural]
Etymology: From Japanese 塾 (juku, “cram school”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ja|塾|t=cram school|tr=juku}} Japanese 塾 (juku, “cram school”) Head templates: {{en-noun|juku}} juku (plural juku)
  1. A private Japanese school offering lessons outside of regular school time. Categories (topical): Schools Categories (place): Japan
    Sense id: en-juku-en-noun-Wlf~mzqE Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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