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大学生

University Student


Meaning

University Student, College Student, Uni Student

Word Type

noun

Explanation

You know that 学生 means "student" and you know that 大学 means university/college. Combine the two and you have a university student / college student.


Reading

だいがくせい

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.


Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 大学生のむすめ

    daughter who is a university student

    大学生の学力

    university student's academic ability

    大学生のみなさん

    all university students

  • 大学生になる

    to become a university student

    大学生にもらう

    to receive something from a university student

    大学生に教える

    to teach university students

Context Sentences

ここのスタッフは大体、大学生です。

Most of the staff here are college students.

大学生は休学する人が多いです。

Many college students take a leave of absence from school.

アメリカの大学生の生活を知ってますか?

Do you know the life of an American college student?


Kanji Composition