生涯学習(しょうがいがくしゅう)

しょうがいがくしゅう
noun
lifelong learning
education
1. lifelong learning
The continuous pursuit of knowledge and skills throughout one's life, beyond formal education.
生涯学習(しょうがいがくしゅう)センターで講座(こうざ)を受(う)ける。
I take courses at a lifelong learning center.
生涯学習(しょうがいがくしゅう)の大切(たいせつ)さが見直(みなお)されている。
The importance of lifelong learning is being reconsidered.
Even after retirement, I continue studying languages and hobbies as lifelong learning.

A concept promoted by the Japanese government and local municipalities, with many communities offering programs and facilities.

Common collocations

  • 生涯学習(しょうがいがくしゅう)センター (lifelong learning center)
  • 生涯学習(しょうがいがくしゅう)講座(こうざ) (lifelong learning course)
  • 生涯学習(しょうがいがくしゅう)の推進(すいしん) (promotion of lifelong learning)

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