(ふごうかく)

ふごうかく
noun / na-adjective
failure, rejection
1. failure, rejection, disqualification
Not passing an examination, test, or inspection; not meeting required standards.
試験(しけん)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.

STRUCTURE:
() (not) + 合格(ごうかく) (passing) = failing to pass

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • 不合格(ふごうかく)なる: to fail
  • 不合格(ふごうかく)だった: failed (past)
  • 不合格(ふごうかく)通知(つうち): rejection notice
  • 不合格(ふごうかく)(ひん): rejected product

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