州立

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 州立 is read しゅうりつ and means established or operated by a state.
• Basic usage: It modifies institutions such as a state university and a state museum.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Compound noun
  • 州立大学 is the compound meaning a state university.
• Modification with の
  • 州立の博物館 identifies a museum that is state-run.