Meaning

Primary

School Admission

Alternatives

University Admission, Entry Into School, Enrollment

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

You enter into a study (place). When does this happen? It happens when you get accepted into a school, aka school admission, university admission, or entry into school.

Reading

にゅうがく
  • 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

Common Word Combinations

  • 入学のタイミング

    timing of enrollment

    入学のきっかけ

    the reason for enrolling

    入学のチャンス

    the chance to enroll

Context Sentences

入学おめでとう。

Congratulations on your enrollment.

兄は入学したばかりの一年生です。

My brother is a freshman who just enrolled in school.

入学にかかったお金は、大体十万円でした。

The cost of school admission was about 100,000 yen.

Kanji Composition