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大学に入る

daigaku ni hairu
phrase★Intermediate— to enter university
formal

To be admitted to or start attending a university.

彼は難関大学に入るために一生懸命勉強した。

He studied hard to enter a prestigious university.

💡

This phrase is commonly used to describe the process of starting university education, including both admission and enrollment.

Collocations

大学に入るためにin order to enter university大学に入ることが決まったit has been decided that I will enter university

Synonyms

大学に合格する大学に進学する

Antonyms

大学を中退する大学を辞める

Related Phrases

大学に合格するphrase
to pass the university entrance exam
大学を卒業するphrase
to graduate from university

💡Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal Usage

While '大学に入る' is neutral, more formal contexts might use '大学に進学する' (to advance to university).

⚡Gold Rule

Admission vs. Enrollment

This phrase covers both the admission process and the act of starting university, unlike English where 'admission' and 'enrollment' are distinct.

📖Word Origin

Combination of 大学 (university) and 入る (to enter).

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is often used in formal contexts such as school guidance or university admission discussions. It can also be used to describe the emotional or practical aspects of starting university life.

Word Breakdown

大学
university
root
+
に
to/at (particle)
particle
+
入る
to enter
verb
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