noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
graduation; completion of a course
Core meaning: completing a formal educational program or course of study.
彼は今年大学を卒業した。
He graduated from university this year.
卒業式は三月に行われます。
The graduation ceremony is held in March.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
moving on from; outgrowing
Metaphorical use: leaving behind a stage, habit, or immature behavior. Often used with ～を卒業する.
そろそろ夜更かしを卒業したい。
I want to move on from staying up late.
彼はもうそんな子供っぽい遊びは卒業した。
He has already outgrown such childish games.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
leaving a group; quitting
Used for voluntarily leaving an organization, company, or team, often with a sense of moving on to a new stage.
彼は会社を卒業して独立した。
He left the company and went independent.
人気アイドルグループを卒業するメンバーが増えている。
More members are graduating from popular idol groups.