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VocabJLPT N1

transfer student

Noun

Definitions

1. transfer student
2. student changing schools

This noun refers to a student who has transferred from another school. It is a common term in Japanese school life and frequently appears in novels, manga, and dramas as a character type who arrives at a new school mid-year.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"See you tomorrow!" everyone called out, waving to the transfer student.

Sentence 2

The prefectural superintendent of education is reviewing teacher assignments in response to the increase in transfer students.

Sentence 3

So yesterday, the transfer student forgot their lunch and didn't know what to do.

Sentence 4

A welcome poster for the transfer student had been put up on the hallway bulletin board.

Sentence 5

In the corner of the schoolyard, the transfer student was kicking a ball around alone.