卒業証書(そつぎょうしょうしょ)

そつぎょうしょうしょ
noun
diploma; graduation certificate
1. diploma; graduation certificate
The official document presented to a student at graduation, certifying completion of a course of study. Traditionally handed out one by one at the graduation ceremony.
卒業証書(そつぎょうしょうしょ)を受(う)け取(と)った。
I received my diploma.
校長先生(こうちょうせんせい)から卒業証書(そつぎょうしょうしょ)を授与(じゅよ)された。
I was presented with my diploma by the principal.
大事(だいじ)な卒業証書(そつぎょうしょうしょ)を筒(つつ)に入(い)れて保管(ほかん)している。
I keep my precious diploma stored in a tube.

Composed of 卒業(そつぎょう) (graduation) + 証書(しょうしょ) (certificate). At Japanese graduation ceremonies, the diploma is traditionally handed out individually with a brief bow, often rolled into a cardboard tube for transport home.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 卒業証書(そつぎょうしょうしょ)を受(う)け取(と)る: to receive a diploma
  • 卒業証書(そつぎょうしょうしょ)を授与(じゅよ)する: to present a diploma
  • 卒業証書(そつぎょうしょうしょ)授与式(じゅよしき): diploma presentation ceremony

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 修了証書(しゅうりょうしょうしょ): completion certificate — for finishing a course or program that isn't a full degree
  • 学位記(がくいき): degree certificate — specifically a university degree certificate, more formal
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