English–Japanese
“junior college” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajitandai
Example
友達は短大で英語を学んでいます。tomo dachi wa tan dai de ei go o mana n de i ma su
My friend is studying English at junior college.
How to say “junior college” in Japanese
“Junior college” in Japanese is 短大 (tandai).
Describes a Japanese higher-education institution that offers shorter, often practical programs than a four-year university.
Example sentences with 短大
私は短大を卒業して、四年制大学に編入しました。watashi wa tan dai o sotsu gyō shi te yon nen sei dai gaku ni hen nyū shi ma shi ta
I graduated from junior college and transferred to a four-year university.
Tips for using 短大
- Although junior college is the standard translation, Japanese 短大 (tandai) specifically names a Japanese institution type, not merely any college course lasting two years.