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second-class licensed architect
The second level of architect certification in Japan, issued by prefectural governments. Holders are qualified to design smaller buildings, primarily residential structures up to a certain size.
二級建築士の免許を取得した。
I obtained my second-class architect license.
二級建築士は住宅の設計を担当できる。
A second-class architect can be in charge of designing residences.
大規模な商業施設の設計には、二級建築士ではなく、一級建築士が必要だ。
For designing large-scale commercial facilities, a first-class architect is required, not a second-class one.
The lower of the two main architect license levels in Japan (compared to 一級建築士). The license is issued at the prefectural level, while 一級建築士 is a national license.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 二級建築士試験: second-class architect examination
- 二級建築士事務所: second-class architect firm
- 二級建築士資格: second-class architect qualification