大学
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Base noun form meaning 'college' or 'university'. Used to refer to institutions of higher education. Example: 『大学に行く』 (daigaku ni iku, 'go to college').
Theme
At a café, User and their friend Aya are catching up and discussing their educational backgrounds and future plans.
大学
だいがく
college
Culture & SocietySchool & Education
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'big school' where you learn advanced things. 'Dai' sounds like 'die' (as in 'die-hard student'), and 'gaku' sounds like 'gawk' (as in 'gawk at knowledge') — together, it's a university!
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『大学』 (daigaku, 'university') is a key institution for higher education, often associated with entrance exams called 『大学入試』 (daigaku nyuushi, 'university entrance exams'). Many students attend 『大学』 after high school to pursue degrees.
Forms
Base: 大学Base noun form meaning 'college' or 'university'. Used to refer to institutions of higher education. Example: 『大学に行く』 (daigaku ni iku, 'go to college').