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入学

nyuugaku

Description

「入学」は、学校に入って生徒や学生になることです。

"入学" means entering a school and becoming a pupil or student.

日本では四月に入学することが多く、入学式という行事もあります。

In Japan, people often enter school in April, and there is also an event called the entrance ceremony.

Meanings

入学nyuugaku

entering or being admitted to a school

来年、大学に入学します。

I will enter university next year.

入学するnyuugaku suru

to enter a school; to enroll

妹は今年小学校に入学した。

My younger sister entered elementary school this year.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    入 (enter) + 学 (study/school); its antonym is 卒業 (graduation).

  • Nuance

    pairs with に for the school entered, e.g. 大学に入学する.

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