Japanese

だいがく
Meaning: university; college
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

大
学

Example sentences

He graduated from a famous university last year.
どこの大学に行くか自分で決めた。
I decided for myself which university to go to.
彼はついに大学での学業を終えた
He finally finished his studies at university.
彼は大学で日本の歴史を研究している。
He is researching Japanese history at a university.
大学合格、本当におめでとう!
Congratulations on passing the university exam!
彼女は大学を卒業した後、大学院に進学した。
After she graduated from university, she entered graduate school.
大学を卒業した後、地元の企業に就職した
After graduating from university, I got a job at a local company.
彼は四年で大学を卒業した。
He graduated from university in four years.
彼は大学で英文科を専攻している。
He is majoring in English literature at the university.
大学の帰りにカフェでアルバイトをしています。
I work part-time at a cafe on my way home from university.

Usage Notes

Refers to an institution of higher education where students study for degrees and where academic research is done.

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