noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
dropping out; abandoning one's studies
Refers to a student voluntarily leaving school or discontinuing education. Often used in formal or written contexts.
彼は経済的な理由で廃学を余儀なくされた。
He was forced to drop out of school for financial reasons.
廃
After dropping out, he started working.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
school closure; defunct school
Refers to a school or university being shut down or ceasing operations. Can be used as a noun or as a suru-verb (transitive or intransitive).
少子化の影響で多くの学校が廃学になった。
Many schools have closed due to the declining birthrate.
その大学は廃学の危機に直面している。
The university is facing the risk of closure.