必修
Meanings
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noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Used primarily in educational contexts for subjects, courses, or credits that are mandatory. Often appears as 必修科目 (required subject) or 必修単位 (required credits).
This subject is required.
If you fail a required subject, you cannot graduate.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉を必修にするto make (a subject/course) mandatory
The university made English speaking a required course.
- 〈事〉が必修になるfor (a subject/course) to become mandatory
Starting next school year, programming classes will become mandatory.