学位
Meanings
1
academic degree
Refers to a formal qualification awarded by a university or similar institution, such as a bachelor's, master's, or doctorate.
He earned his degree at the University of Tokyo.
A master's degree is required for this job.
Usage patterns
- 学位を取るto earn/obtain a degree
He earned a doctoral degree in graduate school.
- 学位を持つto hold a degree
She holds a degree in economics.
- 〈場所〉で学位を取得するto obtain a degree at a place (e.g. a university)
He obtained his degree at a university in America.
Expressions
- 学位を授けるaward a degree; confer a degree