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合格ライン (ごうかくライン) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

合ごう格かくライン

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Meanings

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noun

passing mark; passing grade; cutoff score

Refers to the minimum score or grade needed to pass an exam, test, or screening. Often used in educational and qualification contexts.

今こん回かいの試し験けんの合ごう格かくラインは70点てんです。
The passing mark for this exam is 70 points.
合ごう格かくラインに達たっしなかっ

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I didn't reach the passing grade, so I'll study again.

Kanji

合fit, suit, join
格status, rank, capacity

Similar words

合ごう格かく点てん
合格点 is a more common and slightly more formal synonym; 合格ライン is often used when the cutoff is expressed as a line or threshold, and can sound slightly more casual or metaphorical.
ボーダーライン
ボーダーライン is a general 'borderline' or 'cutoff' and can be used in non-exam contexts; 合格ライン specifically means the passing threshold for a test or qualification.

Etymology

Compound of 合格 (passing an exam) and ライン (line, from English). A straightforward modern compound.