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How to say "Entrance" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "entrance", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
入場料
にゅうじょうりょう (nyūjōryō)
N4 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
入試
にゅうし (nyuushi)
N3 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "entrance" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 入場料 and 入試.
In Japanese, 入場料 (にゅうじょうりょう (nyūjōryō)) is typically associated with "entrance fee" (Syllabus Level: N4) and represents A fee paid to enter a place like a museum, park, or event. The kanji 料.
On the other hand, 入試 (にゅうし (nyuushi)) maps to "entrance exam" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents 学校や大学に入るための試験を指します。受験. A literal translation of "entrance" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "入場料"
この美術館は入場料がかかります。
This museum charges an entrance fee.
Bilingual Context for "入試"
大学の入試は来月です。
The university entrance exam is next month.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "この美術館は ＿＿＿ がかかります。" (Meaning: "This museum charges an entrance fee.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "入場料" fits here because it means "entrance fee" in the context of: "This museum charges an entrance fee.". "入試" represents "entrance exam".