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大学に入る
daigaku ni hairu
to enter university
来年、大学に入るつもりです。
I plan to enter university next year.
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.
Related Phrases
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
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