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synonym Comparative
学費
VS
受かる

Differences Between "学費" and "受かる"

Option A
学費
Meaning
tuition fee, school expenses
Reading
がくひ (gakuhi)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
大学の学費が高いので、アルバイトをしています。
University tuition fees are expensive, so I'm doing a part-time job.
Option B
受かる
Meaning
to pass (an exam); to be accepted (e.g., into a school)
Reading
うかる (ukaru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
JLPT N3の試験に受かるために、毎日勉強しています。
I'm studying every day to pass the JLPT N3 exam.

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Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(tuition fee, school expenses)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 学費: Refers specifically to the fees required for education, such as tuition, enrollment fees, etc.
- 受かる: Often used for exams, tests, or applications. It implies success in a selection process. The formal/polite form is 受かります (ukarimasu).
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