noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
dropping out; withdrawal from school
Voluntary act of leaving school before completing a course. Often used with する to mean 'to drop out'.
彼は経済的な理由で大学を退学した。
He dropped out of university for financial reasons.
退学
You should think again before submitting a withdrawal notice.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
expulsion; dismissal from school
Involuntary removal from school, typically as a disciplinary measure. Contrasts with voluntary withdrawal in sense 1.
不正行為が発覚して、彼は学校を退学になった。
His misconduct was discovered and he was expelled from school.
退学処分を受けた生徒は、他の学校に編入できる場合もある。
Students who receive an expulsion may sometimes transfer to another school.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
leaving school after completing a course
Dated usage referring to finishing one's studies and leaving an institution, similar to modern 卒業する. Rare in contemporary Japanese.
明治時代の記録には、課程を終えて退学したと書かれている。
Records from the Meiji period state that he left school after completing the course.