Korean word

입학식

Pronunciation

Romanizationipakssik

Meaning

  • nounentrance ceremony

Example

오늘 입학식이 있어요.o neul i pak ssi gi i sseo yo

There is an entrance ceremony today.

Illustration for 입학식 (entrance ceremony)

More examples

비가 와서 입학식은 실내에서 열렸어요.pi ga wa seo i pak ssi geun sil lae e seo yeol lyeo sseo yo

Because it rained, the entrance ceremony was held indoors.

Core concept

A formal school event that marks the arrival of a new group of students.

Common phrases

  • 입학식에 가다i pak ssi ge ka da

    go to an entrance ceremony

  • 입학식 일정i pak ssik il jeong

    entrance ceremony schedule

Similar words

입학ipak: Entering a school and becoming a student, including the process of admission.
개학kaehak: The beginning of a school year or term, when regular classes start.
오리엔테이션orienteisyeon: An introductory meeting explains the school or course and gives newcomers useful information.
신입생 환영회sinipssaeng hwanyeonghoe: An informal social event welcomes new students and helps them meet and make friends.

Definition in Korean

학교나 학원 등에서 새로 온 학생을 공식적으로 맞이하는 의식hak kkyo na ha gwon teung e seo sae ro on hak ssaeng eul kong sik jjeo geu ro ma ji ha neun ui sik

Word origin

The word is formed from the ideas of entering school and a ceremony, linking a new start with an official occasion.

Usage tips

  • The term can describe events at schools and private academies, not only at universities.

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