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合格する

To Pass A Test


Meaning

To Pass A Test, To Pass An Exam

Word Type

する verb

Explanation

The status joins together. Think of this like a bunch of status messages on Facebook, all coming together at the same time. A big government test has just finished. Everyone's status' are joining on Facebook together to say they passed, showing to pass a test.


Reading

ごうかくする

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

  • 受験で合格する

    to pass an entrance exam, to pass an exam

    試験で合格する

    to pass an exam

    入試で合格する

    to pass an entrance exam

  • 高校に合格する

    to get into high school

    試験に合格する

    to pass an examination

    大学に合格する

    to get into university

Context Sentences

ゼッタイ合格するぞ!

I'm definitely going to pass!

まだ合格したかどうかは分かりません。

We still don't know if you passed or not.

みんな合格したのに、私だけ不合格でした。

Everyone else passed, but I was the only one who failed.


Kanji Composition