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transfer student
A student who has transferred from one school to another. A common figure in Japanese school life and an extremely popular character type in anime, manga, and dramas.
転校生が来た。
A transfer student arrived.
クラスに新しい転校生が紹介された。
A new transfer student was introduced to the class.
転校生はなかなか新しい学校に馴染めなかった。
The transfer student had difficulty fitting in at the new school.
Composed of 転校 (school transfer) + 生 (student). Transfer students are a staple character type in Japanese fiction, often appearing as mysterious or exciting newcomers who disrupt the class dynamic.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 転校生が来る: a transfer student comes/arrives
- 転校生を迎える: to welcome a transfer student
- 転校する: to transfer schools
- 転校手続き: transfer procedures
RELATED TERMS:
- 転入生: incoming transfer student (more formal)
- 編入生: student admitted mid-year (college level)
- 留学生: international student