Japanese word

高卒

Pronunciation

Romajikōsotsu

Meaning

  • nounhigh school graduate

Example

私は高卒です。watashi wa kō sotsu de su

I am a high school graduate.

Illustration for 高卒 (high school graduate)

More examples

高卒でも、職業訓練で新しい技能を身につけられます。kō sotsu de mo shoku gyō kun ren de atara shi i gi nō o mi ni tsu ke ra re ma su

Even high school graduates can gain new skills through vocational training.

Core concept

Identifies someone whose formal education ends with completion of high school, often in contrast with further schooling.

Common phrases

  • 高卒で就職するkō sotsu de shū shoku su ru

    get a job after high school

Similar words

高卒者kōsotsusha: A formal term for a person whose highest completed education is high school.
高校出kōkōde: A casual term for someone whose education ends at high school.

Definition in Japanese

高等学校を卒業した人。kō tō gak kō o sotsu gyō shi ta hito

Word origin

高卒 (kōsotsu) is a shortened form of 高等学校卒業 (kōtōgakkō sotsugyō), combining 高等学校 (kōtōgakkō, "high school") and 卒業 (sotsugyō, "graduation").

Usage tips

  • Job listings often use 高卒可 (kōsotsu ka) to mean that a high school diploma is sufficient for eligibility.

Opposites

  • 大卒daisotsucollege graduatenoun

Related words

  • 高卒者kōsotsushahigh school graduatenoun

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