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degree thesis; dissertation; academic thesis
A formal written work submitted as a requirement for an academic degree. Encompasses both master's theses and doctoral dissertations.
学位論文のテーマが決まった。
I've decided on the topic for my thesis.
学位論文の審査は来月に行われる。
The thesis defense will be held next month.
彼は三年かけて学位論文を書き上げ、博士号を取得した。
He spent three years writing his dissertation and earned his doctorate.
Composed of 学位 (academic degree) and 論文 (thesis, paper). The umbrella term for theses written to fulfill degree requirements at any level. In practice, 修士論文 (master's thesis) and 博士論文 (doctoral dissertation) are more specific and frequently used when the level is known.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 学位論文を提出する: to submit a thesis
- 学位論文の審査: thesis examination/defense
- 学位論文を執筆する: to write a thesis
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 修士論文: master's thesis — specifically for the master's degree; often abbreviated as 修論
- 博士論文: doctoral dissertation — specifically for the doctoral degree; often abbreviated as 博論
- 卒業論文: graduation thesis — the undergraduate thesis; abbreviated as 卒論