How to Say ‘At university’ in Japanese
だいがくで
だいがくで
💬 Usage Tip: Hiragana version of [大学で]. Same meaning; writing switches depending on level/material.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Forms often appear in both kanji and hiragana on signs, worksheets, and apps—recognizing both makes life easier.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
だいがくだいがく
[daigaku]
university; college
Used with で to say where you do something (だいがくで).
だいがくでけいざいを勉強しています。
I study economics at university.
でで
[de]
at; in (location/setting particle)
Indicates the place where an action occurs; commonly follows locations like 学校で, 会社で, 大学で.
だいがくでアルバイトもしています。
I also have a part-time job (while I'm) at university.
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