Translation and Meaning of: 学士 - gakushi
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 学士 (gakushi) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: gakushi
Kana: がくし
Type: Noun
L: jlpt-n1
Translation / Meaning: undergraduate degree
Meaning in English: university graduate
Definition: One of the degrees awarded upon obtaining a university degree, etc. A degree awarded to those who graduate from a four-year university.
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Explanation and Etymology - (学士) gakushi
The word 「学士」 (gakushi) specifically refers to an academic degree equivalent to what many cultures consider as "bachelor's degree". The etymology of the word is rich and enlightening. 「学」 (gaku) means "study" or "learning", while 「士」 (shi) can be translated as "person" or "specialist". Thus, the combination of these kanji can be interpreted as "person of knowledge" or "specialist in studies".
The origin of the term 「学士」 dates back to the ancient Chinese magistracy, where the word was used to refer to respected scholars and academics of that society. The concept was adopted in Japan around the 7th century, when the Confucian educational model began to influence the Japanese education system. Modern usage emerged with the systematization of higher education in Japan during the Meiji Restoration, a period of intense reforms and modernization.
In contemporary Japan, upon completing a four-year course at a university or college, a student receives the title of 「学士」 (gakushi). This title follows the name of the specific field of study, such as 「文学士」 (bungakushi) for "Bachelor of Literature," 「理学士」 (rigakushi) for "Bachelor of Science," among others. This titling system is quite similar to the Western academic degree structure, providing a standard that facilitates international academic and professional mobility.
Synonyms and similar words
- 学位 (Gakui) - Diploma or academic degree, especially referring to a title obtained at the higher education level.
- 大学士 (Daigakushi) - Specific academic title that refers to a university graduate, most commonly used in graduation contexts.
Words related
Words with the same pronunciation: がくし gakushi
How to Write in Japanese - (学士) gakushi
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (学士) gakushi:
Example Sentences - (学士) gakushi
Below are some example sentences:
Watashi wa gakushi no gakui o motte imasu
I have a bachelor's degree.
I have a bachelor degree.
- 私 (watashi) - Japanese personal pronoun meaning "I"
- は (wa) - Japanese particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- 学士 (gakushi) - Japanese noun that means "bachelor."
- の (no) - Japanese particle that indicates possession or relationship between nouns
- 学位 (gakui) - Japanese noun meaning "academic degree"
- を (wo) - Japanese particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence
- 持っています (motteimasu) - Japanese verb meaning "to have" or "to possess" in the present continuous tense
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