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first-class licensed architect
The highest level of architect certification in Japan, issued by the national government. Holders are qualified to design buildings of any size, including large commercial, industrial, and public structures.
彼女は一級建築士だ。
She is a first-class licensed architect.
一級建築士の試験は難関で知られている。
The first-class architect exam is known to be difficult.
その設計事務所では、すべてのスタッフが一級建築士の資格を持っている。
All the staff at that architectural firm hold first-class architect qualifications.
Japan's architect licensing system has two levels: 一級建築士 (first class, national license) and 二級建築士 (second class, prefectural license). Only 一級建築士 can design large-scale buildings.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 一級建築士試験: first-class architect examination
- 一級建築士事務所: first-class architect firm
- 一級建築士免許: first-class architect license
- 一級建築士資格: first-class architect qualification
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See also:
建築士