Japanese

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Meaning: passing (an exam); success; eligibility; meeting requirements
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

猛勉強の末、ようやく司法試験に合格した。
After intense study, I finally passed the bar exam.
先生のおかげで、試験に合格することができました。
Thanks to the teacher, I was able to pass the exam.
合格するためには、一生懸命勉強するほかありません。
To pass the exam, there is nothing to do but study hard.
何とか試験に合格することができた。
I somehow managed to pass the exam.
試験に合格して、とてもうれしい。
I am very happy because I passed the exam.

Usage Notes

Used for passing an examination or inspection, or meeting a set of criteria. The verb form is 合格する.

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