Japanese word

修士

Pronunciation

Romajishūshi

Meaning

  • nounmaster's degree

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 修士の学位shū shi no gaku i

    master's degree

  • 修士を目指すshū shi o me za su

    pursue a master's degree

Definition in Japanese

大学院の課程で専門分野を深く学び、研究を修めた者に与えられる学位。dai gaku in no ka tei de sen mon bun ya o fuka ku mana bi ken kyū o osa me ta mono ni ata e ra re ru gaku i

Word origin

修士 (shūshi) is a compound of 修 (shū, "to study") and 士 (shi, "a scholar"), reflecting a qualification associated with advanced learning.

Usage tips

  • 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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