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master's degree
An academic degree awarded upon completion of a postgraduate program, typically requiring two years of study beyond a bachelor's degree.
修士号 is the standard term for a master's degree, typically requiring two years of postgraduate study.
Forms
修士 (master's level) + 号 (title, degree). The suffix 号 is used for academic degrees: 学士号, 博士号.
Common collocations
- 修士号を取得する: to obtain a master's degree
- 修士号を持っている: to have a master's degree
- 〜の修士号: a master's in ~ (field)
Academic degree hierarchy
- 学士号: bachelor's degree (大学 - 4 years)
- 修士号: master's degree (大学院 - 2 years)
- 博士号: doctoral degree (大学院 - 3+ years)
Related words
Related Words
Related:
学士号 (bachelor's degree)
Related:
修士論文 (master's thesis)
Related:
博士号 (doctoral degree)