キャンパス

きゃんぱす
noun
campus
1. campus, university grounds
The grounds and buildings of a university or college.
キャンパスを(ある)いた。
I walked around the campus.
(はる)のキャンパスは(さくら)がきれいだ。
The campus is beautiful with cherry blossoms in spring.
この大学(だいがく)(ふた)つのキャンパスに()かれている。
This university is divided into two campuses.

From English 'campus.' Refers specifically to the grounds and buildings of a university or college.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • メインキャンパス: main campus
  • キャンパスライフ: campus life
  • キャンパス(ない): on campus, within campus grounds
  • キャンパス見学(けんがく): campus tour/visit

USAGE:
Many Japanese universities have multiple campuses (複数(ふくすう)キャンパス), often with different faculties at different locations. 本部(ほんぶ)キャンパス refers to the main/headquarters campus.

CONFUSABLE:
Do not confuse with キャンバス (canvas for painting). The difference is パ (campus) vs バ (canvas).