Translation guide
The English word 'admission' covers several distinct meanings: entering a place or event, being accepted into a school or organization, confessing something, and the fee to enter. This guide helps learners choose the right Japanese expression for each situation.
入場料はいくらですか。
How much is admission?
彼は大学に入学した。
He gained admission to the university.
彼は罪を認めた。
He made an admission of guilt.
The act of entering a physical location such as a building, venue, or event.
General term for admission to a place or event, such as a concert, museum, or stadium.
入場料はいくらですか。
How much is the admission fee?
開場と同時に入場が始まります。
Admission will begin as soon as the doors open.
Specifically for entering a building like a museum, library, or public facility.
Admission to a park, zoo, or amusement park.
The act of being admitted or enrolled in an educational institution or membership group.
Admission to a school or university. Used for entering as a student.
彼は東京大学に入学した。
He gained admission to the University of Tokyo.
入学試験は難しい。
The admission exam is difficult.
Admission to a club, society, or membership organization.
Passing an exam or being accepted, often used for university admission results.
The act of admitting to a fact, mistake, or wrongdoing.
Confession or admission of a secret, feelings, or a crime. Often used for personal revelations.
彼は罪を告白した。
He made an admission of guilt.
Confession, especially in a legal or criminal context.
To admit or acknowledge a fact or mistake. A common verb in everyday conversation.
The price paid to enter a place or event.
入学 (にゅうがく) refers to the act of entering a school, while 合格 (ごうかく) means passing an exam. You can 合格 to a university without 入学 if you choose not to enroll.
試験に合格したが、入学しなかった。
I passed the exam but did not enroll.
入場 is only for entering physical spaces like venues. For school admission, use 入学 or 合格.
図書館の入館には学生証が必要です。
A student ID is required for admission to the library.
入園料は大人千円です。
Admission for adults is 1,000 yen.
入会金は無料です。
The admission fee for membership is free.
大学に合格した。
I was admitted to the university.
The suspect made an admission.
彼は自分の間違いを認めた。
He admitted his mistake.
美術館の入館料は五百円です。
The admission to the art museum is 500 yen.
動物園の入園料は大人千円です。
Admission to the zoo is 1,000 yen for adults.