Translation guide
The English word 'admission' covers several distinct meanings: entering a place or event, being accepted into a school or organization, confessing something, and the fee to enter. This guide helps learners choose the right Japanese expression for each situation.
How much is admission?
He gained admission to the university.
He made an admission of guilt.
The act of entering a physical location such as a building, venue, or event.
General term for admission to a place or event, such as a concert, museum, or stadium.
How much is the admission fee?
Specifically for entering a building like a museum, library, or public facility.
Admission to a park, zoo, or amusement park.
The act of being admitted or enrolled in an educational institution or membership group.
The act of admitting to a fact, mistake, or wrongdoing.
The price paid to enter a place or event.
入学 (にゅうがく) refers to the act of entering a school, while 合格 (ごうかく) means passing an exam. You can 合格 to a university without 入学 if you choose not to enroll.
I passed the exam but did not enroll.
入場 is only for entering physical spaces like venues. For school admission, use 入学 or 合格.
Admission will begin as soon as the doors open.
図書館の入館には学生証が必要です。
A student ID is required for admission to the library.
入園料は大人千円です。
Admission for adults is 1,000 yen.
Admission to a school or university. Used for entering as a student.
He gained admission to the University of Tokyo.
The admission exam is difficult.
Admission to a club, society, or membership organization.
The admission fee for membership is free.
Passing an exam or being accepted, often used for university admission results.
I was admitted to the university.
Confession or admission of a secret, feelings, or a crime. Often used for personal revelations.
He made an admission of guilt.
Confession, especially in a legal or criminal context.
The suspect made an admission.
To admit or acknowledge a fact or mistake. A common verb in everyday conversation.
He admitted his mistake.
Admission fee for events, museums, etc.
The admission fee is 1,000 yen.
Admission fee for a building or facility.
The admission to the art museum is 500 yen.
Admission fee for a park or zoo.
Admission to the zoo is 1,000 yen for adults.