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Reading Time: 15 minutes
Level: Intermediate to Advanced (JLPT N2-N1 students)
What You’ll Learn:

• What JLPT N2 actually measures vs. academic Japanese requirements 📊
• Why university lectures are exponentially harder than JLPT listening 🎤
• Which subjects are manageable at N2 and which require N1+ 📚
• Concrete preparation strategies to bridge the gap ✅
• Real student experiences from Japanese universities 🗣️

Perfect for: Students in Vancouver, Canada, and the US planning to study at Japanese universities, considering exchange programs, or wondering if their Japanese level is sufficient for academic study! 🌎

The Question Every Prospective Student Asks 🤔

The Dream 💭

You’re sitting in Vancouver, studying Japanese, and thinking:

“I passed JLPT N2! That’s advanced intermediate Japanese. Surely I can attend university lectures in Japan now, right?”

You imagine:

• Understanding professors clearly ✅
• Taking notes effortlessly ✅
• Participating in discussions ✅
• Writing papers in Japanese ✅
• Getting good grades ✅

The Reality Check 😰

Fast forward to your first lecture in Tokyo:

The professor speaks rapid-fire Japanese. Technical terms you’ve never heard fly past. The PowerPoint slides are dense kanji. Classmates are nodding, but you’re completely lost.

By week 2, you’re:

• Recording every lecture to re-listen later 😓
• Spending 3x longer than Japanese students on readings 📚
• Asking classmates to explain…everything 🙏
• Questioning if you should have waited until N1 😢

This happens to MANY N2 students. You’re not alone! 💪

🧠 What JLPT N2 Actually Measures (And What It Doesn’t)

What N2 Certification Means ✅

Passing JLPT N2 proves you can:

Reading:

• ✅ Understand newspaper articles on general topics
• ✅ Read explanatory texts on various subjects
• ✅ Comprehend written materials on everyday topics
• ✅ Recognize approximately 1,000+ kanji
• ✅ Know 6,000-7,000 vocabulary words

Listening:

• ✅ Follow conversations at near-natural speed
• ✅ Understand coherent narratives
• ✅ Grasp everyday situations
• ✅ Comprehend news broadcasts (with some difficulty)

Grammar:

• ✅ Use N2-level grammar patterns (about 200 patterns)
• ✅ Express nuanced meanings
• ✅ Understand formal and informal registers

What N2 Does NOT Measure ❌

Critical gaps for university study:

Academic listening:

• ❌ Following 90-minute lectures without visual aids
• ❌ Understanding professor’s regional accent
• ❌ Keeping up with lecture speed (often faster than JLPT)
• ❌ Grasping technical explanations
• ❌ Note-taking while listening

Academic reading:

• ❌ Research paper comprehension
• ❌ Discipline-specific terminology
• ❌ Complex academic sentence structures (N1+ grammar)
• ❌ Reading speed required for university workload
• ❌ Critical analysis in Japanese

Academic production:

• ❌ Writing academic papers (論文)
• ❌ Participating in seminar discussions
• ❌ Presenting research findings
• ❌ Arguing positions academically
• ❌ Collaborating on group projects

Specialized knowledge:

• ❌ Field-specific vocabulary (economics, psychology, engineering)
• ❌ Academic Japanese conventions
• ❌ Research methodology terms
• ❌ Philosophical/theoretical language

The Gap Illustrated 📊

Think of it this way:

The gap between “daily Japanese” and “academic Japanese” is ENORMOUS! 🌊

🎤 Why University Lectures Are Exponentially Harder

The JLPT Listening Experience 🎧

JLPT N2 listening section:

• 🎙️ Clear, professional voice actors
• 🐌 Slightly slower than natural speed
• 📝 Well-structured, organized content
• 🔊 Excellent audio quality
• ⏱️ 2-4 minute segments
• 📋 Multiple choice answers (clues provided!)
• 🎯 One main point to identify

Difficulty: Moderate challenge for N2 candidates

The University Lecture Reality 🎓

Actual Japanese university lecture:

• 👨‍🏫 Professor’s natural speech (fast, accented, sometimes mumbly)
• 🚀 Full natural speed (or faster when excited about topic!)
• 🌀 Sometimes disorganized, tangential, stream-of-consciousness
• 🔊 Variable audio (facing blackboard, turning away, room acoustics)
• ⏱️ 90-minute continuous segments
• ❌ NO multiple choice help—you either understand or you don’t
• 🎯 Multiple complex points to grasp AND connect

Difficulty: Overwhelming for N2, challenging even for N1!

Specific Challenges Breakdown 📋

1. Speed and Stamina 🏃‍♂️

JLPT: 2-3 minutes of listening, then break

University: 90 minutes straight (sometimes 180 in intensive courses!)

Why this kills N2 students:

• Mental fatigue sets in around minute 20
• Miss one key concept → rest of lecture doesn’t make sense
• No pause button in real life
• Can’t “replay” the professor

Real student quote (UBC exchange student to Waseda): “I could handle 10 minutes. By 30 minutes my brain was mush. By 60 minutes I was just pretending to take notes.” 😵

2. Specialized Terminology (専門用語) 📚

JLPT: General vocabulary, everyday situations

University: Field-specific technical terms

Examples by subject:

Economics lecture vocabulary:

• 限界効用 (marginal utility)
• 機会費用 (opportunity cost)
• 需要曲線 (demand curve)
• 市場均衡 (market equilibrium)
• 弾力性 (elasticity)

Psychology lecture vocabulary:

• 認知バイアス (cognitive bias)
• 無意識の抑圧 (unconscious repression)
• 行動主義 (behaviorism)
• 神経可塑性 (neuroplasticity)
• パブロフの条件づけ (Pavlovian conditioning)

None of these appear in JLPT N2! ❌

Even worse: Professors assume you know them and don’t explain! 😰

3. Complex Academic Sentence Structures 🔗

JLPT N2 sentence:

経済が発展すると、生活が便利になる。

(When the economy develops, life becomes convenient.)

University lecture sentence:

経済発展に伴う都市化の進行は、従来の家族形態を変容させ、

核家族化の促進という社会構造の根本的変化をもたらすとともに、

地域共同体の解体という問題を顕在化させる要因となりうる。

(Urbanization accompanying economic development transforms traditional family structures, brings about fundamental social structural changes in the form of nuclearization of families, while simultaneously potentially becoming a factor that manifests the problem of community dissolution.)

This is ONE sentence in a lecture!

N2 students: Lost after the first clause
N1 students: Can parse it but need concentration
Native students: Process it automatically 🧠

4. Implicit Cultural/Historical Knowledge 📖

Professors assume students know:

In Japanese history class:

• Basic timeline of Japanese periods (Nara, Heian, Edo, etc.)
• Major historical figures (without introduction)
• Cultural context (why certain events mattered)

In literature class:

• Classic authors and their styles
• Literary movements
• Historical context of works

In social science:

• Japanese social systems (ie system, honne/tatemae, etc.)
• Post-war Japanese society development
• Current social issues

International students at N2: Missing this background knowledge makes comprehension 50% harder! 📉

5. The Blackboard Problem 📝

What happens:

• Professor writes kanji on blackboard
• Writes while talking (back to class)
• Handwriting varies from neat to illegible
• Erases before you’ve copied it down
• Uses abbreviations
• Doesn’t always read what they write

N2 student struggles:

• Can’t identify the kanji (handwritten ≠ print)
• Can’t keep up with copying speed
• Miss spoken content while copying
• Don’t know which parts are important

Real experience (SFU student at Sophia University, Tokyo): “The professor wrote 顕在化 on the board. I didn’t recognize the kanji. By the time I looked it up, we’d moved to a completely different topic.” 😓

🎯 Which Subjects Are “N2-Manageable”?

Easier Subjects for N2 Students 🟢

If you MUST study at N2 level, these subjects are relatively more manageable:

1. Japanese Language & Culture Studies 🎌

Why easier:

• Designed for learners (sometimes)
• Professors aware of international students
• Vocabulary you’ve likely encountered in N2 study
• Cultural context is what you’re studying
• Slower, clearer speech often used

Courses:

• Japanese linguistics (日本語学)
• Japanese culture overview
• Japanese literature (introductory)
• Japan-related sociology

Difficulty at N2: ⭐⭐⭐ (Manageable with effort)

2. Humanities (Introduction Level) 📚

Why relatively easier:

• More descriptive than technical
• Concepts explained through stories/examples
• Less specialized jargon
• Discussion-based (can ask questions)

Courses:

• History (世界史, basic 日本史)
• Philosophy (introduction)
• Art history
• Basic anthropology

Difficulty at N2: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Challenging but survivable)

Caveat: Upper-level humanities courses ARE very difficult! 📈

3. Practical Skills Courses 🎨

Why more accessible:

• Learning by doing (less lecture-dependent)
• Visual demonstrations
• Hands-on practice
• Immediate feedback

Courses:

• Japanese calligraphy (書道)
• Traditional arts (茶道, 華道)
• Photography
• Studio art
• Music performance

Difficulty at N2: ⭐⭐ (Language less critical)

Extremely Difficult Subjects at N2 🔴

These subjects are nearly impossible without N1+ level:

1. Natural Sciences 🔬

Why extremely hard:

• Highly specialized vocabulary
• Precise technical language
• Abstract concepts
• Math/formula explanations
• Lab instructions

Courses:

• Biology (生物学)
• Chemistry (化学)
• Physics (物理学)
• Environmental science

Example terminology:

• 光合成 (photosynthesis)
• 遺伝子組み換え (genetic modification)
• 電磁波 (electromagnetic waves)

Difficulty at N2: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Nearly impossible)

2. Social Sciences 📊

Why very hard:

• Abstract theoretical concepts
• Statistical/research methodology
• Academic debates and schools of thought
• Dense reading requirements

Courses:

• Economics (経済学)
• Psychology (心理学)
• Sociology (社会学)
• Political science (政治学)

Example concepts:

• 仮説検証 (hypothesis testing)
• 因果関係 (causality)
• 操作的定義 (operational definition)

Difficulty at N2: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Extremely difficult)

3. Law 📜

Why BRUTALLY hard:

• Specialized legal terminology
• Classical/formal Japanese (legal language)
• Precise definitions matter enormously
• Case law discussions

Courses:

• Constitutional law (憲法)
• Civil law (民法)
• Criminal law (刑法)

Example terminology:

• 不法行為 (tort)
• 善意・悪意 (good faith/bad faith – legal meaning)
• 時効 (statute of limitations)

Difficulty at N2: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Impossible without specialized study)

4. Engineering & Computer Science 💻

Why extremely hard:

• Technical vocabulary in Japanese
• Often borrowed English words (カタカナ)…but used differently
• Math and logic explanations
• Programming language + Japanese combination

Courses:

• Computer science (情報工学)
• Mechanical engineering (機械工学)
• Electrical engineering (電気工学)

Example terms:

• アルゴリズム (algorithm)
• データ構造 (data structures)
• オブジェクト指向 (object-oriented)

Difficulty at N2: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Extremely difficult)

Irony: Vancouver tech workers with N2 Japanese struggle with Japanese CS courses even though they’re experts in English! 💻

📊 What JLPT Level Do You ACTUALLY Need?

The Honest Breakdown 📈

University Official Requirements vs. Reality 🏛️

What universities SAY:

Many Japanese universities state:

• “N2 is the minimum requirement”
• “N1 is recommended”

What this ACTUALLY means:

N2 minimum = “You can:

• Navigate daily life in Japan ✅
• Handle administrative tasks ✅
• Communicate with professors (slowly) ✅
• Eventually catch up…maybe” ⚠️

N1 recommended = “You’ll:

• Still find it hard initially
• But have the foundation to succeed
• Catch up within a semester
• Actually enjoy learning vs. just surviving” ✅

Real Student Testimonials 🗣️

N2 student at Waseda University (from Toronto): “First semester was hell. I recorded every lecture, studied with Japanese friends constantly, and barely passed. Second semester got easier because I learned the vocabulary. Wouldn’t recommend starting at N2 unless you’re VERY motivated.” 😰➡️😊

N1 student at Keio University (from Vancouver): “Even with N1, the first month was overwhelming. But I could follow the main points, and by month 3 I was comfortable. N2 friends were drowning while I was treading water.” 💦➡️🏊

N1+ student at University of Tokyo (raised bilingual): “I’m basically native level and some lectures STILL challenge me. Academic Japanese is its own beast. International students who succeed are warriors.” 💪

📚 How to Bridge the Gap: N2 → University-Ready

If You’re Currently N2 and Planning University Study 🎯

DON’T PANIC! You can bridge the gap with strategic preparation. Here’s how:

Strategy 1: Master Academic Vocabulary 📖

What to Study

Academic word lists:

JACET (Japan Association of College English Teachers) Academic Word List:

• 8,000 academic vocabulary words
• Ranked by frequency
• Essential for university study

Where to find it:

• JACET official website
• Academic Japanese textbooks
• Online databases

文部科学省 学術用語集 (MEXT Academic Terminology):

• Field-specific term collections
• Available by discipline
• Free online resources

How to Study Efficiently

Method 1: Field-Focused Approach

Know your intended major? Study those terms!

Economics major:

• Get economics textbooks (入門経済学)
• Make flashcards of every technical term
• Watch Japanese economics lectures on YouTube

Psychology major:

• Read introductory psychology (心理学概論)
• Learn research methodology terms
• Study psychology-specific kanji combinations

Method 2: General Academic Japanese

Study materials:

• 『留学生のためのアカデミック・ジャパニーズ』series
• University prep textbooks
• Online academic Japanese courses

Focus areas:

• Thesis statement vocabulary (主張, 論点, 根拠)
• Research terms (調査, 分析, 検証)
• Logical connectors (従って, 一方で, すなわち)

Strategy 2: Practice Real University Listening 🎧

YouTube University Lectures

Search terms:

• 「大学 講義 日本語」
• 「〇〇大学 公開講座」
• 「オープンコースウェア」

Recommended channels:

• 東京大学 (University of Tokyo): Posts full lectures
• 早稲田大学 (Waseda University): Open course materials
• 京都大学 (Kyoto University): OCW content

How to practice:

1. Week 1-2: Watch with Japanese subtitles, pause frequently
2. Week 3-4: Watch without subtitles, take notes
3. Week 5+: Watch at 1.25x speed, practice keeping up

NHK Educational Content

Programs:

• NHK for School (NHK for School): High school level, good bridge
• サイエンスZERO: Science topics with clear explanations
• 100分de名著: Literature/philosophy with academic depth

TED Talks Japanese

Why useful:

• Clear structure
• Japanese subtitles available
• Academic topics
• Shorter format (practice stamina gradually)

Progression: 15-minute TED → 30-minute lecture → 60-minute → 90-minute university lecture

Strategy 3: Develop Note-Taking Skills 📝

This is CRITICAL and often overlooked!

Why Note-Taking is Hard in Japanese

Challenges:

• Kanji writing speed
• Identifying key points while listening
• Abbreviating in Japanese
• Organizing information

Practice Method

Step 1: Learn abbreviations

Common lecture abbreviations:

Step 2: Practice Cornell Method in Japanese

Template:

Main Notes (本論)          | Key Points (要点)

—————————|——————

Detailed notes here        | • Point 1

                          | • Point 2

Summary (まとめ)

Step 3: Listen and note-take

Use YouTube lectures:

1. Watch first time: Just listen, identify structure
2. Watch second time: Take notes as if in real lecture
3. Watch third time: Check what you missed
4. Improve abbreviation system

Strategy 4: Build Reading Speed & Comprehension 📚

Problem: University Reading Load is MASSIVE

Typical weekly assignment:

• 2-3 academic papers (各10-30 pages)
• 1-2 textbook chapters (各20-40 pages)
• Supplementary materials

At N2 reading speed: This takes 15-20 hours/week just reading! Need: Cut this to 5-8 hours

Speed-Building Method

Level 1: 新書 (Shinsho books)

What they are:

• Pocket-sized academic books
• Introduce topics clearly
• Bridge between general and academic
• Available on ANY topic

Popular publishers:

• 岩波新書 (Iwanami)
• 中公新書 (Chuko)
• 講談社現代新書 (Kodansha Gendai)

Practice:

• Read 1 shinsho per week
• Time yourself
• Gradually increase speed

Level 2: Journal Articles

Start with:

• Review articles (総説) – easier than research papers
• Japanese-language journals in your field
• University repository websites (free!)

Technique:

• Don’t look up EVERY word
• Focus on understanding main argument
• Practice academic reading strategies (skimming, scanning)

Level 3: Textbooks

Use actual university textbooks:

• 入門〇〇学 (Introduction to…)
• First-year course materials

Vancouver tip: Order from Amazon.jp or Kinokuniya (or check UBC/SFU libraries for Japanese textbooks!) 📦

Strategy 5: Speak and Think in Academic Japanese 🗣️

Problem: N2 Gives You Conversation Skills, Not Academic Discourse

Conversation: “最近、日本の経済について考えているんだけど…” (I’ve been thinking about Japan’s economy lately…)

Academic discourse: “本発表では、日本経済の構造的変化を、グローバル化の観点から分析し、 今後の課題について考察する。” (This presentation analyzes structural changes in the Japanese economy from a globalization perspective and examines future challenges.)

Completely different register!

Practice Methods

1. Academic Writing Practice

Weekly exercise:

• Choose a topic
• Write 400-word opinion (意見文)
• Use academic vocabulary
• Follow: 序論→本論→結論 structure

Have it corrected:

• Language exchange partners
• Online tutoring (italki, Preply)
• NihongoKnow.com academic writing service! 😊

2. Presentation Practice

Create 10-minute presentations:

• PowerPoint in Japanese
• Present to yourself (record it!)
• Use academic phrases
• Practice Q&A

Useful presentation phrases:

本日の発表では… (In today’s presentation…)

まず初めに… (First…)

次に…について述べる (Next, I will discuss…)

以上の理由から… (For these reasons…)

3. Join Study Groups

In Vancouver:

• UBC/SFU Japanese conversation groups
• Meetup.com academic Japanese study groups
• Online: Discord servers for Japanese learners

Practice:

• Discussing academic topics in Japanese
• Debating positions
• Explaining complex concepts

Strategy 6: Understand Japanese University Culture 🎓

Academic success isn’t just language—it’s cultural competence!

Lecture Etiquette

What’s expected:

• Arrive 5 minutes early
• Sit near front (shows respect)
• Never eat/drink (except water)
• Don’t leave early
• Ask questions respectfully

Professor Relationships

Japanese system:

• Professors are 先生 (sensei) – highly respected
• More formal than North American universities
• Office hours less common
• Email etiquette matters (formal keigo!)

Group Work (グループワーク)

Common in Japanese universities:

• Working with Japanese classmates
• Often more formal than Western group work
• Clear hierarchy (年上 senpai lead)
• Consensus decision-making

N2 challenge: Keeping up with rapid Japanese discussion!

Report Writing (レポート)

Different from Western essays:

• Specific format expected (序論・本論・結論)
• Citations style differs
• More formal language
• Avoid “I think” – use evidence

⚠️ Common Mistakes N2 Students Make

Mistake 1: “N2 is enough because it’s the requirement” ❌

Reality: Minimum ≠ Comfortable

Better approach: Treat N2 as starting point, aim for N1 before arrival

Mistake 2: Not studying field-specific vocabulary ❌

Reality: General Japanese ≠ Academic Japanese

Better approach: Spend 3-6 months on academic vocabulary before classes start

Mistake 3: Taking full course load immediately ❌

Reality: Language learning + content learning = overwhelming

Better approach:

• First semester: 3-4 courses (not full load)
• Include some English-taught courses
• Gradually increase

Mistake 4: Not asking for help ❌

Reality: Pride prevents learning

Better approach:

• Ask classmates
• Use office hours
• Find tutors
• Join study groups

Mistake 5: Comparing yourself to native students ❌

Reality: Unfair comparison leads to discouragement

Better approach: Compare yourself to YOUR progress. You’re learning content AND language simultaneously – that’s incredible! 💪

📊 The Verdict: Is N2 Enough?

Short Answer: NO (but YES with major caveats) 🎯

Can you SURVIVE university at N2? ✅ Yes, if:

• You choose beginner-friendly subjects
• You’re extremely motivated
• You prepare academic vocabulary
• You’re willing to work 2x as hard
• You have strong support system

Can you THRIVE academically at N2? ❌ Probably not in most subjects

What you SHOULD aim for: 🎯 N1 level before starting university

Why:

• Comfortable comprehension vs. constant struggle
• Can focus on content, not language
• Better grades possible
• Less stress
• More enjoyable experience

The Spectrum of Experiences 📈

N2 student experience: 😰 Stress → 😓 Struggle → 😊 Gradual improvement → 🎓 Eventually manage

Timeline: 6-12 months to feel comfortable

N1 student experience: 😅 Initial challenge → 💪 Steady progress → 😊 Comfortable → 🎓 Competitive

Timeline: 2-4 months to feel comfortable

🎓 Recommended Preparation Timeline

If You’re Currently N2 and Want to Study in Japan 📅

12 Months Before Arrival:

• [ ] Take N1 practice tests (establish baseline)
• [ ] Start academic vocabulary study
• [ ] Watch university lectures on YouTube
• [ ] Read shinsho books (1 per month)

9 Months Before:

• [ ] Intensive N1 study
• [ ] Field-specific terminology
• [ ] Note-taking practice
• [ ] Take N1 exam

6 Months Before:

• [ ] Continue N1 study if didn’t pass
• [ ] Read textbooks in your field
• [ ] Practice academic writing
• [ ] Connect with current students

3 Months Before:

• [ ] Watch lectures daily
• [ ] Speed reading practice
• [ ] Cultural preparation
• [ ] Create study plan for first semester

1 Month Before:

• [ ] Final vocabulary push
• [ ] Prepare questions in Japanese
• [ ] Research courses
• [ ] Mental preparation

Arrival:

• [ ] Attend all orientation sessions
• [ ] Find study partners immediately
• [ ] Start with manageable course load
• [ ] Be patient with yourself!

🌟 Final Thoughts: Your University Journey Starts with Honest Assessment

The Truth About N2 and University Lectures 💬

Let’s be completely honest:

N2 is NOT enough for comfortable university study in most subjects.

But that doesn’t mean you should give up or delay your dreams forever!

What N2 DOES give you:

• ✅ Foundation for rapid improvement
• ✅ Ability to survive (if motivated)
• ✅ Daily life Japanese competence
• ✅ Starting point for academic Japanese

What success requires beyond N2:

• 🎯 Strategic preparation
• 📚 Academic vocabulary focus
• 💪 Willingness to work harder than Japanese students initially
• 🤝 Support networks
• ⏱️ Time to adjust (6-12 months)
• 🧠 Realistic expectations

For Vancouver Students Planning to Study in Japan 🍁🇯🇵

You have an advantage:

• Strong Canadian education foundation
• Multicultural awareness
• International perspective
• UBC/SFU academic standards

Use this preparation time in Vancouver wisely:

• Take Japanese courses seriously
• Join study groups
• Connect with Japanese students here
• Use university libraries (excellent Japanese resources!)
• Practice consistently

Remember: Every student who successfully completed a Japanese university started somewhere. Many were exactly where you are now—nervous, unsure, but determined! 💪

The Growth Mindset 🌱

First month: Overwhelming confusion 😵
Third month: Starting to catch words 😊
Sixth month: Following main points 💡
One year: Actually understanding lectures 🎓
Two years: Competing academically ⭐

Progress is NOT linear, but it DOES happen!

Your Action Plan 📋

If you’re N2 now:

1. ✅ Set realistic timeline (6-12 months to university-ready)
2. ✅ Focus on academic Japanese specifically
3. ✅ Practice with real university materials
4. ✅ Target N1 level
5. ✅ Prepare mentally for challenges
6. ✅ Research support services at target university
7. ✅ Connect with current students
8. ✅ Stay motivated with your “why”

Remember: Studying at a Japanese university is an incredible achievement that relatively few people accomplish. The challenge is part of what makes it meaningful! 🏆

A Message of Encouragement 💝

To every student reading this wondering if you can do it:

YES, you can.

It will be hard. You will struggle. You’ll have moments of doubt.

But thousands of international students have walked this path before you and succeeded. You have access to more resources than any previous generation—online lectures, AI tools, global communities, quality instruction.

Your Japanese level today doesn’t define your potential tomorrow.

Every expert was once a beginner.
Every graduate once struggled with their first lecture.
Every success story includes moments of failure.

The question isn’t “Am I ready?”
The question is “Am I willing to prepare and persist?”

If the answer is yes, start preparing today. Your future self at Japanese university graduation will thank you! 🎓✨

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大学での成功は、準備から始まります。一緒に頑張りましょう！
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