学力(がくりょく)

がくりょく
noun
academic ability; scholastic ability
education
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.

Education vocabulary

学力(がくりょく) refers specifically to academic or scholastic ability, as measured through tests, grades, and academic performance.

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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)
general
Added 2026.1.27 20:29 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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