Japanese word

合格

Pronunciation

Romajigōkaku

Meaning

  • nounpass

Example

試験に合格しました。shi ken ni gō kaku shi ma shi ta

I passed the exam.

Illustration for 合格 (pass)

More examples

合格の知らせを聞いて、安心しました。gō kaku no shi ra se o ki i te an shin shi ma shi ta

I felt relieved when I heard the news that I had passed.

Core concept

Describes meeting a required standard and being accepted after an examination or selection.

Common phrases

  • 試験に合格shi ken ni gō kaku

    pass an exam

  • 入学試験に合格nyū gaku shi ken ni gō kaku

    pass an entrance exam

  • 合格おめでとうgō kaku o me de tō

    congratulations on passing

  • 合格発表gō kaku hap pyō

    announcement of exam results

Similar words

パスpasu: An informal term for passing an exam or being accepted in a selection.
通過tsūka: Passing through a test, screening, or selection stage.

Definition in Japanese

試験や選考などで、定められた基準を満たして通ること。shi ken ya sen kō na do de sada me ra re ta ki jun o mi ta shi te tō ru ko to

Word origin

合格 (gōkaku) combines 合 (gō, "fit") and 格 (kaku, "standard"), expressing that someone fits the required standard.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Japanese, 合格 (gōkaku) can describe meeting a practical or personal standard as well as passing an exam.

Opposites

  • 不合格fugōkakufailurenoun

Related words

  • 合格者gōkakushasuccessful candidatenoun

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