高等教育機関

kōtō kyōiku kikan
nounIntermediate
formal

An institution that provides post-secondary education, typically including universities, colleges, and specialized schools.

日本には多くの高等教育機関があり、国際的な学生も多く受け入れている。

Japan has many higher education institutions and accepts a large number of international students.

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This term is used in formal contexts, such as academic or administrative discussions.

Collocations

高等教育機関の卒業graduation from a higher education institution高等教育機関の入学admission to a higher education institution

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Related Phrases

高等教育機関の認可phrase
accreditation of a higher education institution

💡Pro Tip

Formal Usage

This term is typically used in formal or academic settings, not in casual conversation.

Gold Rule

Precision in Context

Use this term when referring specifically to institutions that provide post-secondary education, not for primary or secondary schools.

📖Word Origin

Composed of 高等 (kōtō, 'higher'), 教育 (kyōiku, 'education'), and 機関 (kikan, 'institution').

📝Usage Notes

This term is commonly used in educational and administrative contexts to refer to institutions that provide education beyond secondary school.

Word Breakdown

高等
higher
root
+
教育
education
root
+
機関
institution
root
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