学 力(がくりょく)

がくりょく

noun

academic ability; scholastic ability

1. academic ability; scholastic achievement

one's ability in academic subjects, typically measured by tests and grades

学力(がくりょく)テストを受(う)けた。

I took an academic achievement test.

学力(がくりょく)を上(あ)げるために塾(じゅく)に通(かよ)う。

I attend cram school to improve my academic ability.

子供(こども)の学力(がくりょく)低下(ていか)が問題(もんだい)になっている。

The decline in children's academic ability has become a concern.

Common collocations

学力(がくりょく)テスト - academic achievement test
学力(がくりょく)向上(こうじょう) - academic improvement
学力(がくりょく)低下(ていか) - decline in academic ability
学力(がくりょく)格差(かくさ) - academic achievement gap
基礎(きそ)学力(がくりょく) - basic academic skills

Related words

Cultural note

Japan conducts nationwide 学力(がくりょく)テスト to assess students' academic levels, often sparking discussions about education policy.

Related Words

Related: 体力(たいりょく) (physical strength)

Related: 偏差値(へんさち) (deviation score)

Compare: 知力(ちりょく) (intellect)

Related: 記憶力(きおくりょく) (memory)

Related: 集中力(しゅうちゅうりょく) (concentration)

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Added 2026.1.27 20:29 · Revised 2026.9.27 4:46

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