It is essential to learn Japanese vocabulary when studying the language. In addition to words borrowed from other languages, Japanese vocabulary is vast and diverse. Learning basic words and phrases, as well as specialized terminology and idiomatic expressions, is essential for effective communication in Japanese.
Japanese Vocabulary: 卒業
Meaning: Graduation
“卒業” is the Japanese word for “graduation.” It is typically used to refer to the completion of a school program, such as high school or university, and the awarding of a degree or diploma. It can also be used more broadly to refer to completing any course of study or training program.
“Graduation” can be used in the following situations:
- A student who has completed all the requirements for their high school diploma might say “私は今年卒業します” (“I will graduate this year”).
- A college student who has finished their undergraduate degree might say
“私は大学を卒業した” (“I graduated from college”).
- Someone who has completed a vocational training program might say
“私は看護師の資格を取るために卒業しました” (“I graduated in order to get my nursing license”).
- A student who has completed all the requirements for a graduate degree might say
“私は修士課程を卒業した” (“I graduated from the master’s program”).
- A student who has completed all the requirements for a doctoral degree might say
“私は博士号を卒業した” (“I graduated with a PhD”).
- A student who has completed a language program might say,
“私は英語を学んで卒業しました” (“I studied English and graduated”).
- Someone who has completed a cooking course might say
“私は料理のコースを修了して卒業しました” (“I completed a cooking course and graduated”).
- A student who has completed all the requirements for a law degree might say
“私は法律を学んで卒業しました” (“I studied law and graduated”).
- Someone who has completed a computer programming course might say
“私はプログラミングのコースを修了して卒業しました” (“I completed a programming course and graduated”).
- A student who has completed all the requirements for a medical degree might say
“私は医学を学んで卒業しました” (“I studied medicine and graduated”).