Meaning

Primary

Admission

Alternatives

Entrance, Imprisonment, Internment

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

You enter a place. So, you have been given (or forced) admission into this place. You have been given entrance. For example, "admission" into a prison is something you could gain by not doing your WaniKani reviews in certain Crabigator ruled countries.

入所 refers to the act of entering facilities or institutions, commonly those with names ending in , such as 研究所 (research institutes).

Reading

にゅうしょ
  • 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

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 入所を考える

    to consider admission to a facility

    入所をする

    to be admitted to a facility, to be put into jail

    入所を決める

    to decide on admission to a facility

Context Sentences

私のおばあちゃんは、三月にグループホームに入所しました。

My grandma joined the group home in March.

今日はモデルエージェンシーの入所テストでした。

I had an entrance test for a model agency today.

入所の前に必ずルールをチェックしておいて下さい。

Be sure to check the rules before your admission.

Kanji Composition