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years spent as a ronin student
Counter used specifically for the number of years a person has spent as a 浪人 (ronin) after high school, attempting university entrance exams. Often used in compounds like 一浪 (one year), 二浪 (two years).
See also: 浪人
彼は一浪して、ようやく志望校に合格した。
He spent one year as a ronin and finally got into his desired university.
二浪すると、精神的にも経済的にも負担が大きい。
Spending two years as a ronin puts a heavy burden both mentally and financially.