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及第

Make The Grade


Meaning

Make The Grade, Passing An Exam

Word Type

noun, verbal noun, の adjective

Explanation

I reached the ordinal number prefix that represents a passing score on my test. This means I was able to make the grade! Wow, passing an exam feels great. 及第 is an old-fashioned term that you might see as part of the word 及第点 (a passing grade), especially if you read a lot of classic Japanese books.


Reading

きゅうだい

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.


Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 及第点

    a passing grade

Context Sentences

ねぇ、及第点って何点だったか覚えてる?

Hey, do you remember what score you need to get a passing grade?


Kanji Composition