Japanese

しんがく
Meaning: going on to a higher level school
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

進
学

Example sentences

After I graduate from high school, I want to go to university.
彼は理科系の大学に進学した
He went to a science-oriented university.
彼は高校を卒業した後、海外の大学に進学した。
After graduating from high school, he went on to a university abroad.
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.
彼は将来、医学を学ぶために大学進学を目指している。
He aims to go to university to study medicine in the future.
彼は大学進学のために上京した
He moved to Tokyo to go to university.
どの学部に進学するか、まだ決めていません。
I haven't decided which faculty to enroll in yet.
大学進学を機に、親元を離れて一人暮らしを始めた。
I started living on my own, leaving my parents' home, upon entering university.

Usage Notes

Used when a student moves to the next stage of education, such as from high school to college. It implies advancement to a higher level of learning.

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