Japanese word

学歴

Pronunciation

Romajigakureki

Meaning

  • nounacademic background

Example

彼の学歴は立派です。kare no gaku reki wa rip pa de su

His academic background is impressive.

Illustration for 学歴 (academic background)

More examples

面接では、学歴よりも実務経験を詳しく話しました。men setsu de wa gaku reki yo ri mo jitsu mu kei ken o kuwa shi ku hana shi ma shi ta

In the interview, I talked in detail about my work experience rather than my academic background.

Core concept

Refers to the schools, courses, and qualifications that make up a person's educational history.

Common phrases

  • 学歴を聞くgaku reki o ki ku

    ask about academic background

  • 学歴を確認するgaku reki o kaku nin su ru

    check academic credentials

  • 学歴を比べるgaku reki o kura be ru

    compare academic backgrounds

Definition in Japanese

これまでに受けた教育の課程や、在籍または卒業した学校などに関する経歴。ko re ma de ni u ke ta kyō iku no ka tei ya zai seki ma ta wa sotsu gyō shi ta gak kō na do ni kan su ru kei reki

Word origin

学歴 (gakureki) is formed from 学 (gaku, "learning") and 歴 (reki, "history or record"), giving the sense of a history of education.

Usage tips

  • In English conversation, academic background can include a person's field of study as well as the schools and degrees connected with 学歴 (gakureki).

Other meanings

  • academic credentialsnoun
  • academic recordnoun

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