Meaning

Primary

Private College

Alternative

Private University

Word Type

noun

Explanation

You've seen 私立, which is "private," and you've seen 大学, which is "college" or "university." So, combine them together and you have a private college / private university.

Reading

しりつだいがく
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

If you know the readings of the words 私立 and 大学 you'll be able to read this. It's also all jukugo on'yomi readings too, so you can read it that way.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 私立大学に入る

    to get into a private university

    私立大学に行く

    to go to a private university

    私立大学に入学する

    to be admitted to a private university, to enroll in a private university

Context Sentences

私立大学に入学したいです。

I want to enter a private university.

有名私立大学を出れば、きっと上手く生きていけると思ったんです。

I thought I'd be able to make a good living if I graduated from a well-known private university.

私立大学の学生は外国人も多いです。

Private universities have many foreign students as well.

Kanji Composition