合格証(ごうかくしょう)

A 合格証(ごうかくしょう) is an official certificate proving that someone has successfully passed an examination or met a standard. It is commonly issued for qualification exams such as 漢字検定(かんじけんてい) or 日本語能力試験(にほんごのうりょくしけん).

Common collocations

• 合格証書(ごうかくしょうしょ) — formal certificate of passing (longer, more official form)
• 合格証明書(ごうかくしょうめいしょ) — certificate proving one has passed
• 合格証(ごうかくしょう)を提示(ていじ)する — to present a passing certificate
• 合格証(ごうかくしょう)を紛失(ふんしつ)する — to lose a passing certificate

Similar words

• 修了証(しゅうりょうしょう) — certificate of completion (for finishing a course, not necessarily passing an exam)
• 免許証(めんきょしょう) — license (authorizes the holder to do something, such as drive)
• 資格証(しかくしょう) — qualification certificate