大学生
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Base noun form meaning a student enrolled in a university. Composed of 『大学』 (daigaku, 'university') + 『生』 (sei, 'student'). Example: 『彼は大学生です』 (kare wa daigakusei desu, 'He is a college student').
Theme
User meets Aya, a fellow student, at a university library and they chat about their studies and campus life.
大学生
だいがくせい
college student / university student
People & IdentityOccupations & Roles
Memory Hook
Think of a 'big student' — 'dai' means big, and 'gakusei' means student. So, 『大学生』 (daigakusei, 'college student') is a 'big student' at university!
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『大学生』 (daigakusei, 'college student') often refers to students aged 18–22 attending four-year universities. They are known for part-time jobs, club activities, and studying hard for exams. The term is commonly used in media and daily conversations.
Forms
Base: 大学生Base noun form meaning a student enrolled in a university. Composed of 『大学』 (daigaku, 'university') + 『生』 (sei, 'student'). Example: 『彼は大学生です』 (kare wa daigakusei desu, 'He is a college student').