1.
failure, rejection, disqualification
Not passing an examination, test, or inspection; not meeting required standards.
試験に不合格だった。
I failed the exam.
品質検査で不合格になった。
It failed the quality inspection.
不合格の通知が届いて、とても残念だった。
I received a rejection notice and was very disappointed.
不合格 means failure or rejection - not meeting required standards.
STRUCTURE:
不 (not) + 合格 (passing) = failing to pass
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 不合格になる: to fail
- 不合格だった: failed (past)
- 不合格通知: rejection notice
- 不合格品: rejected product
CONTEXTS:
- 試験に不合格: failing an exam
- 面接で不合格: rejected in interview
- 検査で不合格: failing inspection
OPPOSITE:
- 合格: passing, success
CASUAL ALTERNATIVES:
- 落ちる: to fail (casual)
- だめだった: it didn't work out