noun
Nara Institute of Science and Technology; NAIST
Proper noun; a national graduate university in Nara Prefecture specializing in science and technology. Often referred to by the abbreviation NAIST.
奈良先端科学技術大学は情報科学の研究で知られている。
The Nara Institute of Science and Technology is known for its research in information science.
NAISTのキャンパスは生駒市にある。
The NAIST campus is located in Ikoma City.
Abbreviation of the full Japanese name 奈良先端科学技術大学 (Nara Sentan Kagaku Gijutsu Daigaku). The English name and abbreviation NAIST are derived from the official translation.