1.
admission, entering a facility
Formally entering an institution such as a care home, nursery, detention center, or research facility. Used for long-term or official placement, not casual visits.
保育園に入所する。
To enter a nursery school.
祖母が介護施設に入所した。
My grandmother was admitted to a care facility.
入所手続きに必要な書類を準備してください。
Please prepare the documents needed for the admission procedure.
USAGE:
Used for official placement in institutions — care homes, nurseries, detention centers, and research facilities. Not used for hospitals (入院) or schools (入学), which have their own specific terms.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 施設に入所する: to enter a facility
- 入所手続き: admission procedure
- 入所者: resident, inmate
- 入所待ち: waiting for admission
ANTONYM:
退所 means leaving or being discharged from a facility.