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[だい()·がく()]
daigaku
noun

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[だい()·がく()]
daigaku
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English Meaning(s) for 大学

noun
  1. university; college
  2. former central university of Kyoto (established under the ritsuryo system for the training of government administrators)
  3. the Great Learning (one of the Four Books)

Definition and Synonyms for 大学

University establishment where a seat of higher learning is housed, including administrative and living quarters as well as facilities for research and teaching
Synonyms: ユニバーシティー, 大学, 最高学府
College an institution of higher education created to educate and grant degrees
Synonyms: カレッジ, 単科大学, , , , 大い, 大き, 大学, 大学校
College often a part of a university
Synonyms: カレッジ, 単科大学, , , , 大い, 大き, 大学, 大学校

Meanings for each kanji in 大学

» large; big
» study; learning; science

Categories 大学 is a member of

Establishment a public or private structure (business or governmental or educational) including buildings and equipment for business or residence
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Educational Institution an institution dedicated to education
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Sample Sentences for 大学

That was why he entered the university.
My brother goes to college in Tokyo.
My sister expects to graduate from college next year.
She got a part-time job so that she could study at college.
I am a senior at Hyogo University.

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