Translation and Meaning of: 短大 - tandai
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 短大 (tandai) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: tandai
Kana: たんだい
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: Junior College
Meaning in English: junior college
Definition: Junior college.
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (短大) tandai
"短大" is a Japanese word composed of two Kanji: "短" (tan) which means "short" and "大" (dai) which means "big". Together, "短大" is an abbreviation for "短期大学" (tanki daigaku), which means "short-term college". These colleges are higher education institutions in Japan that offer two or three-year courses, instead of the traditional four years of universities. These colleges are often used as an option for students who wish to obtain higher education but do not want to commit to a four-year course.How to Write in Japanese - (短大) tandai
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Synonyms and Similar - (短大) tandai
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
短期大学; 短大学; 短大院
Words containing: 短大
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Words with the same pronunciation: たんだい tandai
Example Sentences - (短大) tandai
Below are some example sentences:
私は短大で日本語を勉強しました。
Watashi wa tandaide nihongo o benkyō shimashita
I studied Japanese in technical college.
I studied Japanese at a junior college.
- 私 - personal pronoun meaning "I" in Japanese
- は - topic particle that indicates the subject of the sentence, in this case "I"
- 短大 - short for "短期大学", which means "short-term college" in Japanese
- で - particle that indicates the place where an action takes place, in this case "in college"
- 日本語 - noun meaning "Japanese" in Japanese
- を - particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence, in this case "study Japanese"
- 勉強 - verb meaning "study" in Japanese
- しました - past form of the verb "する", which means "to do" in Japanese, indicating that the action of studying Japanese was completed in the past
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Other words of the same type: noun
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "Junior College" é "(短大) tandai". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
