不合格(ふごうかく)

ふごうかく
noun, na-adjective
failure, rejection
informaldescriptive
1. failure, rejection, disqualification
Not passing an examination, test, or inspection; not meeting required standards.
試験(しけん)に不合格(ふごうかく)だった。
I failed the exam.
It failed the quality inspection.
I received a rejection notice and was very disappointed.

不合格(ふごうかく) means failure or rejection - not meeting required standards.

Common patterns

不(ふ) (not) + 合格(ごうかく) (passing) = failing to pass

Usage

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