Rōnin (student)
In Japan, a is a student who has graduated from middle school or high school but has failed to enter a school at the next level, and consequently is studying outside of the school system for entrance in a future year. "Rōnin" may study at a "yobikō". Etymology. The term "rōnin" is colloquial; the word is more formal. The term derives from their having no school to attend, as a "rōnin", a masterless samurai, had no leader to serve. Sometimes, the term 二浪 (short form) or 二年浪人 (full form, 二年 - second year) is used for student who failed  exams twice. In popular culture. "Rōnin" appear frequently in fiction and Japanese popular culture. As an example, the manga and anime series "Love Hina" features three main characters, Keitaro Urashima, Naru Narusegawa, and Mutsumi Otohime, who are described as "rōnin" throughout most of the series. In the manga and anime series "Chobits", the protagonist, Hideki Motosuwa, is a "rōnin" studying at a preparatory school to get into college. "Maison Ikkoku" also features a "rōnin" as its main character; the series centers around his studying for exams as he is distracted by others that he lives with. The protagonist of "Sekirei , Minato Sahashi, is also a rōnin". "Kanamemo"'s Hinata Azuma is a roninsei as well due to her love of gambling and money making, activities which hinder her studies.