N3
ふごうかく (fugōkaku)
不合格
failing an exam; rejection
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to failing an exam or not satisfying eligibility criteria. Can be used with する as a verb (不合格になる). Contrast with 合格 (success). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'How long are you going to stay depressed over failing the exam?! Failure is just a step toward success! I will make absolutely sure you pass next time, so pull yourself together!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『不合格だったからって、いつまでもウジウジしてんじゃないわよ！不合格は次の合格へのステップ！次は絶対に合格させるから、早く前を向きなさい！』
📝 Example Sentences
残念ながら、今回の採用試験は不合格でした。
Regrettably, I failed the employment exam this time.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "不合格"!
準備不足だったため、検定試験は_______になってしまいました。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 準備が足りず試験をクリアできなかったので「不合格（になる）」が正解です。ハルカ部長：『不合格で泣いてるの？…仕方ないわね、今夜は私の部屋でマンツーマンの強化合宿よ！逃げちゃダメだからね！』
English: Since the exam was not cleared due to lack of prep, 'failure' (fugōkaku) is correct. Haruka: 'Crying over failing? ...Good grief, tonight we are having a one-on-one intensive study camp at my room! No escaping!'
English: Since the exam was not cleared due to lack of prep, 'failure' (fugōkaku) is correct. Haruka: 'Crying over failing? ...Good grief, tonight we are having a one-on-one intensive study camp at my room! No escaping!'
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