休学
きゅうがく
kyuugaku
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 85 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
休学 (きゅうがく (kyuugaku)) means "Suspension (of studies)". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
Suspension (of studies)
Learn 休学 with SRS
Free to start — no credit card. Track every review with spaced repetition.
Example Sentences
大学の在学中に休学することにした。
だいがくのざいがくちゅうにきゅうがくすることにした。
I decided to take a suspension from my studies while in university.
彼は健康上の理由で一年間の休学を申請した。
かれはけんこうじょうのりゆうで1ねんかんのきゅうがくをしんせいした。
He applied for a one-year suspension due to health reasons.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Learn 休学 with Spaced Repetition
InitialJ uses scientifically proven SRS to help you memorize kanji and vocabulary for the JLPT. N5 is free forever; no credit card required.