学歴

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 学歴 is read as がくれき and means “educational background”.
• Basic usage: It refers to educational background entered on an application and cautions against judging ability by schooling alone.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Key distinction: 最終学歴
  • Specify the highest completed level with 最終学歴. Educational history is not synonymous with a person’s overall ability.