noun
the three Rs (reading, writing, arithmetic)
A direct loan from English, referring to the foundational skills of literacy and numeracy. Used in educational contexts.
スリーアールズは教育の基本だと言われる。
The three Rs are said to be the foundation of education.
Variant with interpunct; less common but seen in some contexts.
From English 'three Rs', referring to reading, writing, and arithmetic.