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School Bullying & Trouble

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Synergia Editorial Team2026-05-01

This page helps foreign residents and long-term visitors handle "School Bullying & Trouble" with daily Japanese phrases for living in Japan, practical examples, and common mistakes to avoid.

What this page helps you say in Japan

This page focuses on School Bullying & Trouble and teaches useful Japanese phrases for daily life in Japan, including natural replies, polite alternatives, and practical wording for foreigners living in Japan.

What You'll Learn on This Page

Communicate the possibility of bullying
Consultation for school refusal/reluctance to go to school
Friendship/Offset
Request to school counselor
Escalation to the Board of Education

Practice Phrases (10 Total)

お時間をいただきたいのですが、深刻な相談があります

おじかんをいただきたいのですが、しんこくなそうだんがあります

I'd like your time. I have a serious matter to discuss.

POINTHow to start important consultations

子どもがいじめられているのではないかと心配しています

こどもがいじめられているのではないかとしんぱいしています

I'm worried my child may be being bullied.

POINTSay "Isn't it..." without making a definitive statement?

最近、学校に行きたがらなくなりました

さいきん、がっこうにいきたがらなくなりました

Recently, my child doesn't want to go to school.

POINTTelling the early signs of reluctance to go to school

具体的には、こういうことがあったと聞いています

ぐたいてきには、こういうことがあったとききました

Specifically, here's what I heard happened.

POINTCommunicate based on facts using 5W1H

スクールカウンセラーの方とお話ししたいです

すくーるかうんせらーのかたとおはなししたいです

I'd like to speak with the school counselor.

POINTSC = Specialist who visits the school once or twice a week

学校での対応を教えていただけますか

がっこうでのたいおうをおしえていただけますか

Could you tell me how the school will respond?

POINTCheck your school's response plan

加害者側の保護者に連絡はしていただけますか

かがいしゃがわのほごしゃにれんらくはしていただけますか

Will you contact the other child's parents?

POINTThe golden rule is not to contact directly, but to go through the school.

しばらく欠席させて様子を見たいのですが

しばらくけっせきさせてようすをみたいのですが

I'd like to keep my child home for a while.

POINTReason for absence that is justified as “mental rest”

教育委員会に相談することを考えています

きょういくいいんかいにそうだんすることをかんがえています

I'm considering consulting the education board.

POINTNext steps if school doesn't help

子どもが安全に学校生活を送れるようご配慮ください

こどもがあんぜんにがっこうせいかつをおくれるようごはいりょください

Please ensure my child can attend school safely.

POINTConclude carefully as a final request

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is it okay to talk about bullying?

A. You should definitely consult with us. Schools are obligated to take action under Japan's Bullying Prevention Measures Promotion Act. Make a note of the facts, date, time, and location and consult with your homeroom teacher, vice principal, and principal in that order.

Q. What should I do if I fail to attend school?

A. Instead of forcing your child to attend school, we will first find out the cause. Options include using a school counselor, educational support center (adaptive guidance classroom), and free school. Since 2016, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has clearly stated that refusing to attend school is not a "problem behavior."

Q. Bullying caused by being a foreigner

A. Unfortunately it can happen. Bullying due to differences in language, appearance, or culture should be treated seriously as a discrimination issue. Consider consulting not only with your homeroom teacher, but also with the principal, board of education, and human rights protection committee.

Q. If the school does not respond

A. Escalation can be done in stages: Board of Education → Prefectural Board of Education → Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's 24-hour Children's SOS Dial (0120-0-78310) → Consultation with a lawyer. Recording evidence is important.

Q. Is the school counselor free?

A. Yes, public school SCs are free. We visit the school once or twice a week by appointment and are available for consultation with parents and children. The number of schools that allow you to make reservations directly without going through your homeroom teacher is increasing.

School Bullying & Trouble

What this page helps you say in Japan

What You'll Learn on This Page

Practice Phrases (10 Total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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