学位
An academic degree or title conferred by a university or college to signify the completion of a course of study. It represents a specific level of educational attainment such as a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate.
Examples
3 of 5彼は大学で学士の学位を取りました。
He obtained a bachelor's degree at university.
本学は、氏の功績を称え、名誉学位を授与いたします。
This university hereby confers an honorary degree in recognition of his achievements.
学位、持ってるの？
Do you have a degree?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Visualize the kanji: 学 (study) + 位 (rank/position). It is your 'study rank' in the academic world.
Quick Quiz
４年間の大学生活を終えて、ようやく学士の___を手に入れた。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 学位
Examples
彼は大学で学士の学位を取りました。
everydayHe obtained a bachelor's degree at university.
本学は、氏の功績を称え、名誉学位を授与いたします。
formalThis university hereby confers an honorary degree in recognition of his achievements.
学位、持ってるの？
informalDo you have a degree?
学位論文の審査は来月行われる予定です。
academicThe examination of the degree thesis is scheduled for next month.
この職種には、修士以上の学位が求められます。
businessFor this job category, a master's degree or higher is required.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
名誉学位
honorary degree
学位授与式
degree conferral ceremony
最高学位
highest degree
Often Confused With
Gakureki refers to one's entire educational background/history, while Gakui is the specific title/degree earned.
Shikaku is a general term for licenses or certifications (like a driver's license), whereas Gakui is strictly academic.
Usage Notes
The word is primarily used in professional and educational contexts. When speaking colloquially about 'getting a degree,' the verb 'toru' (to take/get) is common, but in writing, 'shutoku suru' (to acquire/obtain) is preferred.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use 'Gakureki' when they specifically mean the degree title. Also, remember that 'Gakui' itself is the category; specific degrees like 'Bachelor' use the suffix '-go' (e.g., Gakushi-go).
Memory Tip
Visualize the kanji: 学 (study) + 位 (rank/position). It is your 'study rank' in the academic world.
Word Origin
A Sino-Japanese compound where 学 (gaku) means study/learning and 位 (i) means rank, position, or crown.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In Japan, earning a degree from a 'name-brand' university is often considered more important for one's career than the specific major studied.
Quick Quiz
４年間の大学生活を終えて、ようやく学士の___を手に入れた。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 学位
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