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No. 4,274 in Japanese

優等生

"優等生" means "honor student" or "model student."

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  • 彼はいつもテストで100点を取るので、真の優等生です。

    He always scores 100 points on tests, so he is a true honor student.

    In this sentence, '優等生' is used to describe someone who excels academically, specifically by achieving consistently high marks.

  • 彼女は勉強だけでなくスポーツも得意で、みんなから優等生だと言われています。

    She is not only good at studying but also excels in sports, and everyone considers her an honor student.

    Here, '優等生' is used to refer to someone who achieves well overall, not limited to academics but extended to other areas like sports.

  • クラスの中で、優等生の彼が先生から特に信頼されています。

    Among the class, the honor student is especially trusted by the teachers.

    The term '優等生' is applied to indicate a student who is regarded highly by teachers for their performance or behavior.

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