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synonym Comparative
学力
VS
学歴

Differences Between "学力" and "学歴"

Option A
学力
Meaning
academic ability; scholastic aptitude
Reading
がくりょく (gakuryoku)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼の学力は非常に高い。
His academic ability is very high.
Option B
学歴
Meaning
academic background, educational history
Reading
がくれき (gakureki)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は高い学歴を持っている。
He has a strong academic background.

Which one to use?

Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(academic ability; scholastic aptitude)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 学力: Refers to one's intellectual capacity and knowledge acquired through study. Often discussed in the context of school or exams. 学校での学習によって身につけた知識や能力を指し、試験や評価の文脈でよく使われます。
- 学歴: Refers to one's record of education, often required for job applications in Japan.
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