入所 Admission

Meaning

Primary

Admission

Alternatives

Entrance, Imprisonment, Internment

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

You enter a facility. So this is your admission or entrance into that facility.

入所 is for entering facilities or institutions, often those with names ending in 所, like a 研究所 (research institute). It's also used in prison contexts. You might gain "admission" to prison for not doing your WaniKani reviews, for example, at least in countries ruled by Crabigators...

Reading

にゅうしょ

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

Common Word Combinations

• 入所を〜

  入所をする

  to be admitted to a facility, to be put into jail

  入所を決める

  to decide on admission to a facility

  入所を考える

  to consider admission to a facility

• 入所〜

  入所前

  prior to admission

  入所生活

  life in a residential facility, life in prison

  入所者

  a resident, an inmate

Context Sentences

私のおばあちゃんは、三月にグループホームに入所しました。

My grandma joined the group home in March.

今日はモデルエージェンシーの入所テストでした。

I had an entrance test for a model agency today.

入所の前に必ずルールをチェックしておいて下さい。

Be sure to check the rules before your admission.

Kanji Composition

1. 入

   にゅう Enter
2. 所

   しょ Place