1.
unit (of measurement)
A standard quantity used to measure or express amounts.
長さの単位はメートルだ。
The unit of length is the meter.
温度の単位は摂氏と華氏がある。
There are Celsius and Fahrenheit as units of temperature.
日本では距離の単位にキロメートルを使う。
In Japan, kilometers are used as the unit of distance.
2.
credit (academic)
A unit representing completion of a course in school or university.
卒業に必要な単位を取った。
I earned the credits needed for graduation.
この授業は2単位だ。
This class is worth 2 credits.
単位が足りなくて卒業できなかった。
I couldn't graduate because I lacked credits.
SENSE 1 - UNITS:
- 長さの単位 (unit of length)
- 重さの単位 (unit of weight)
- 時間の単位 (unit of time)
SENSE 2 - ACADEMIC:
- 単位を取る (to earn credits)
- 単位が足りない (to lack credits)
- 必修単位 (required credits)
- 選択単位 (elective credits)
COMMON COMPOUNDS:
- 単位制 (credit system)
- 単位認定 (credit certification)