及第 Make The Grade

Meaning

Primary

Make The Grade

Alternative

Passing An Exam

Word Type

noun, verbal noun, の adjective

Explanation

I reached the ordinal number prefix that represents a passing score on my test. This means I was able to make the grade! Wow, passing an exam feels great.

及第 is an old-fashioned term that you might see as part of the word 及第点 (a passing grade), especially if you read a lot of classic Japanese books.

Reading

きゅうだい

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Common Word Combinations

• 及第〜

  及第点

  a passing grade

Context Sentences

ねぇ、及第点って何点だったか覚えてる？

Hey, do you remember what score you need to get a passing grade?

Kanji Composition

1. 及

   きゅう Reach
2. 第

   だい Ordinal Number Prefix