修士（しゅうし、shuushi）
- master's degree

The Japanese word 修士 (しゅうし) refers to a Master's degree. ⚫︎ It is an academic degree awarded upon completion of a Master's program at a university. ⚫︎ This degree usually follows a Bachelor's degree and signifies advanced study and research in a specific field. ⚫︎ The term implies a level of expertise and specialized knowledge.

⚫︎ 彼は修士の学位を取得しました。 Translation: He obtained a Master's degree. ⚫︎ 修士課程に進学を希望しています。 Translation: I want to go on to a Master's program. ⚫︎ 大学で修士号を取得した後、博士課程に進みました。 Translation: After getting a Master's degree at university, he went on to a doctoral program.

⚫︎ 修士 is used in formal contexts, such as academic settings, resumes, and official documents. ⚫︎ It is used to refer to the degree itself or to the person who holds the degree. ⚫︎ When talking about someone who holds a Master's degree, you might say 修士号を持っている人 (the person who holds a Master's degree). ⚫︎ You can also use it when discussing programs: 修士課程 (Master's program).

⚫︎ The word is typically written with the kanji 修士 and read as しゅうし in hiragana. ⚫︎ There are no other ways to write this word. ⚫︎ Okurigana (the suffix hiragana) is not applicable here.

⚫︎ 大学院 (daigakuin): Graduate school (where Master's and Doctoral programs are offered). ⚫︎ 修士号 (shuushigo): Master's degree (this is a direct synonym).

⚫︎ 学士 (gakushi): Bachelor's degree. ⚫︎ 博士 (hakase): Doctoral degree.

田中さんは、経済学の修士号を取得しています。 ・Translation: Ms. Tanaka has a Master's degree in economics. ・Explanation: This sentence directly states the field of study and the degree obtained by Ms. Tanaka.

将来は、修士の資格を活かして研究職に就きたいです。 ・Translation: In the future, I want to use my Master's qualification to work in research. ・Explanation: This sentence expresses the intention to use the 修士 degree for a future career.

The kanji 修 (shuu) means "to study, to master, to cultivate." The kanji 士 (shi) means "scholar, person of expertise." Therefore, 修士 literally means "a scholar who has mastered something." The term reflects the advanced level of study and expertise that a 修士 degree represents.