Meaning and Usage
"奨学金" (しょうがくきん) means "scholarship" in Japanese. It refers to financial aid given to students to support their education, often based on merit or need.
Common Contexts
This word is frequently used in academic settings, especially when discussing university funding, applications, and repayments.
Collocations and Patterns
- 奨学金をもらう: to receive a scholarship
- 奨学金を申請する: to apply for a scholarship
- 奨学金を返済する: to repay a scholarship (usually a loan-type scholarship)
Register and Nuance
"奨学金" is a formal and standard term used in both spoken and written Japanese. It is polite and appropriate in academic and official contexts.
Learner Tips
Be careful not to confuse "奨学金" with "学費" (がくひ), which means "tuition fees." "奨学金" is money given to help pay for education, not the cost itself.