English–Japanese

“master's degree” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajishūshi

Example

大学で修士を取りました。dai gaku de shū shi o to ri ma shi ta

I earned a master's degree at university.

Illustration for 修士 (master's degree)

How to say “master's degree” in Japanese

“Master's degree” in Japanese is 修士 (shūshi).

Describes a qualification that recognizes advanced academic study and research completed after undergraduate education.

Full entry for 修士: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 修士

修士を目指して、研究計画を練っています。shū shi o me za shi te ken kyū kei kaku o ne tte i ma su

I am working on a research plan as I pursue a master's degree.

Tips for using 修士

  • The Japanese term 修士課程 (shūshikatei) identifies the course of study for a master's degree, not the degree awarded after its completion.

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