Meaning

Primary

University Student

Alternatives

College Student, Uni Student

Word Type

noun

Explanation

You know that 学生 means "student" and you know that 大学 means university/college. Combine the two and you have a university student / college student.

Reading

だいがくせい
  • 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

Common Word Combinations

  • 大学生のむすめ

    daughter who is a university student

    大学生の学力

    university student's academic ability

    大学生のみなさん

    all university students

Context Sentences

ここのスタッフは大体、大学生です。

Most of the staff here are college students.

大学生は休学する人が多いです。

Many college students take a leave of absence from school.

アメリカの大学生の生活を知ってますか?

Do you know the life of an American college student?

Kanji Composition