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academic degree
A qualification awarded by a university or other institution of higher education upon completion of a program of study, such as a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree.
学位を取得する。
Obtain an academic degree.
博士の学位を持っている。
I have a doctoral degree.
この職に就くには修士の学位が必要です。
A master's degree is required for this position.
WORD FORMATION:
学 (learning, study) + 位 (rank, position)
COMMON DEGREE TYPES:
- 学士: bachelor's degree
- 修士: master's degree
- 博士: doctoral degree
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 学位を取得する (to obtain a degree)
- 学位を授与する (to confer a degree)
- 学位論文 (degree thesis)
- 学位記 (degree certificate)
RELATED TERMS:
- 卒業: graduation
- 学歴: educational background