Private College
Private University, Private Uni
noun
You know how 私 can mean private and how 大 is the first half of 大学? Well, combine those together and you have the shortened version of private college or private university.
This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. Since 大 has two on'yomi readings, here's a mnemonic to help you remember which one to use:
You went to a specific private college just to study dyes (だい). You're so into dyes that you decided to go to this extremely expensive private university that specializes in dyes. Good for you!
私大の学生
private university student
私大の女子
woman at a private university
私大の入試
entrance exam for a private university
私大に入学する
to be admitted to a private university, to enroll in a private university
私大に入る
to get into a private university, to enter a private university
私大に進む
to advance to a private university
私大に入学したいと思っています。
I want to enroll in a private college.
私大の学生もバイトしてる子が多いですよ。
Many kids at private universities have a part-time job too.
私大は入学にお金がかかります。
It costs money to enroll in a private university.