奨学金
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Noun meaning 'scholarship'. It is a compound word: 『奨』 (shou, 'encourage') + 『学』 (gaku, 'study') + 『金』 (kin, 'money'). Used in contexts like applying for or receiving financial aid for education.
Theme
User and their classmate Kenji are discussing financial support options for university studies in the library.
奨学金
しょうがくきん
scholarship
Culture & SocietySchool & Education
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'scholar' receiving a 'golden key' to unlock education. 'Scholar' sounds like 'sho' in 『奨学金』 (shougakukin, 'scholarship') — think of it as a scholar's golden key!
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『奨学金』 (shougakukin, 'scholarship') is often provided by government agencies, universities, or private foundations to support students financially. Many students apply for these to cover tuition and living expenses, especially for higher education.
Forms
Base: 奨学金Noun meaning 'scholarship'. It is a compound word: 『奨』 (shou, 'encourage') + 『学』 (gaku, 'study') + 『金』 (kin, 'money'). Used in contexts like applying for or receiving financial aid for education.