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Breakdown of sotsugyou
graduate
卒
Ten people put a lid on their student life when they graduate.
business
業
A business fires one sheep with animal legs.
Usages of sotsugyou
卒業するsotsugyousuru
to graduate
卒業 おめでとう ございます。sotsugyou omedetou gozaimasu.
Congratulations on your graduation.
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