Meaning

Primary

Absence From School

Alternative

School Absence

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

When you rest from school you are taking an absence from school. This is only for very long absences though, not a day or a week, but months or years. Think about it like taking an extended leave of absence from school.

Reading

きゅうがく
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 休学をする

    to take a leave of absence from school

    休学をえらぶ

    to choose a leave of absence from school

    休学を考える

    to consider a leave of absence from school

Context Sentences

休学したいなぁ。

I want to take a leave of absence.

休学中は父のアパートにいました。

During my leave of absence, I stayed in my father's apartment.

休学してフランスにワーキングホリデーに行きたいんです。

I want to take a leave of absence and go to France on a working holiday.

Kanji Composition