N3
たいがく (taigaku)
退学
withdrawal from school, leaving school
💡 Nuance & Usage:
The act of formally leaving a school or university before completing the course or graduating. This can be for various reasons like illness, financial difficulties, or disciplinary action. It's the opposite of '入学' (nyūgaku - enrollment) or '進学' (shingaku - advancing schools).
📝 Example Sentences
彼は病気が原因で大学を退学することになった。
He ended up withdrawing from university due to illness.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "退学"!
学費が払えなくなり、大学を_______するしかなかった。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「退学する」は、学校を途中でやめることです。
English: 「退学する」 (taigaku suru) means to leave school partway through.
English: 「退学する」 (taigaku suru) means to leave school partway through.
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