学府
gakufunoun★Intermediate
formal
A university or institution of higher education.
彼は有名な学府で学んだ。
He studied at a prestigious university.
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Often used in formal or academic contexts to refer to universities or colleges.
Collocations
名門学府prestigious university学府の門university gates
Synonyms
Related Phrases
学府の門をくぐるphrase
to enter a university
💡Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Usage
'学府' is more formal and literary compared to '大学', which is commonly used in everyday conversation.
📖Word Origin
Derived from the combination of '学' (gaku, meaning 'learning' or 'study') and '府' (fu, meaning 'office' or 'institution').
📝Usage Notes
While '大学' is more commonly used in everyday speech, '学府' is often used in formal or literary contexts to emphasize the institution's role in higher education.
Word Breakdown
学
learning, study
root府
office, institution
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