学歴

• Reading: がくれき
• Romaji: gakureki
• Kanji breakdown: 学 (gaku) — learning, study; 歴 (reki) — history, record
• Pronunciation: /ɡa.kɯ.ɾe.ki/

Meaning

Academic background; educational history. A person's record of formal education.

A noun referring to one's educational credentials and history. Japan has traditionally been described as a 学歴社会 (credential-oriented society) where educational background significantly influences career prospects. It commonly appears on resumes and in discussions about employment and social mobility.

Examples

1. 履歴書に学歴を書いてください。 Please write your educational background on the resume.
2. 学歴だけで人を判断するのはよくない。 It's not good to judge people only by their academic background.
3. 日本は学歴社会だとよく言われる。 Japan is often described as a credential-oriented society.

Usage Guide

Context: employment, social issues, education

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Composed of 学 (learning, study) and 歴 (history, record, passage). Together they refer to one's record or history of academic achievement.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal