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Meanings
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years spent as a ronin student
Counter used specifically for the number of years a person has spent as a 浪人 (ronin) after high school, attempting university entrance exams. Often used in compounds like 一浪 (one year), 二浪 (two years).
See also: 浪人
He spent one year as a ronin and finally got into his desired university.
Spending two years as a ronin puts a heavy burden both mentally and financially.
Usage patterns
- 〈数〉浪するto spend [number] years as a ronin repeating university entrance exams
He got into his dream university after spending two years as a ronin.
- 一浪one year spent as a ronin
I plan to take the exam again next year after one year as a ronin.