What does 合格 mean?
合格 is a Japanese noun meaning “success, passing (e.g., exam)” in English. It can also be translated as “meeting (specifications, standards, etc.)” depending on context. It is written as 合格 in kanji, ごうかく in hiragana, and goukaku in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
私の兄は試験に合格できなかった。
My brother failed to pass the examination.
新車はテストを受けて首尾よく合格した。
The new car underwent its tests successfully.