Meaning

Primary

Master's Degree

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

A degree of mastering equal to a samurai is required for a master's degree. You'll have to master your chosen skill to the level of a samurai in order to obtain such a degree… Sounds tough.

Reading

しゅうし
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

もう一度大学に行って、ちゃんと修士の学位を取るつもりなんです。

I'm planning to go to university again and earn a master's degree properly.

アルバイトをしながら、修士号を取るために勉強しています。

I'm studying to get my master's degree while working part time.

昨年、応用言語学の修士課程を修了しました。

Last year, I completed my master's degree in applied linguistics.

Kanji Composition