(こうとう)

こうとう
noun, prefix
high-level, advanced, higher
formaleducation
1. high-level, advanced, higher
Of a higher grade, rank, or level; advanced or superior in quality or education.
I graduated from high school.
高等学校 = high school (formal term)
Opportunities to receive higher education have increased.
This is work that requires advanced skills.

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Note: In everyday speech, 高校(こうこう) is much more common than 高等(こうとう)学校(がっこう).