合否
Meanings
1
pass or fail; result (of an exam/selection)
Refers to the outcome of a test, screening, or application: whether one passed or failed. Often used in formal contexts such as entrance exams, job applications, and certifications.
The exam results will be announced next week.
I haven't received the pass/fail notification yet.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉の合否が決まるfor the pass/fail result (of something) to be decided
The exam results will be decided next week.
- 合否を判定するto determine/judge the pass or fail result
The interviewer makes the final judgment on pass or fail.
- 合否を通知するto notify someone of the pass/fail result
The university notifies applicants of the results by mail.
- 合否が分かるto find out whether one passed or failed
I'll find out tomorrow whether I passed or failed.