合格
ごうかく
goukaku
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 36 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
合格 (ごうかく (goukaku)) means "Passing (an exam)". It is read ごうかく (goukaku). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Passing (an exam)
Also : Pass · Success · Passing grade
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Example Sentences
試験に合格して嬉しかった。
しけんにごうかくしてうれしかった。
I was happy to pass the exam.
合格のために毎日勉強している。
ごうかくのためにまいにちべんきょうしている。
I study every day to pass.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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