不合格

ふごうかく
fugoukaku

failing (an exam)

What does 不合格 mean?

不合格 is a Japanese noun meaning “failing (an exam)” in English. It is written as 不合格 in kanji, ふごうかく in hiragana, and fugoukaku in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.

Example sentences

試験に不合格だったので、来年また受ける。

I failed the exam, so I'll take it again next year.

不合格の通知が届いて、がっかりした。

I was disappointed when the letter came saying I'd failed.

Words sharing kanji with 不合格

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