English–Japanese
“graduate school” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajidaigakuin
Example
姉は大学院に通っています。ane wa dai gaku in ni kayo tte i ma su
My older sister attends graduate school.
How to say “graduate school” in Japanese
“Graduate school” in Japanese is 大学院 (daigakuin).
Describes an institution where learners deepen a specialized field through study and research after completing undergraduate education.
Example sentences with 大学院
私は大学院で研究計画を発表しました。watashi wa dai gaku in de ken kyū kei kaku o hap pyō shi ma shi ta
I presented my research proposal at graduate school.
Tips for using 大学院
- In American English, grad school is a common informal shortening of graduate school, while graduate school remains the usual form in formal contexts.