also: リテラシ · リタラシー
noun
literacy
Refers to the ability to read and write, or more broadly to competence in a specific domain (e.g., computer literacy). Often used in compounds like メディアリテラシー.
情報リテラシーは現代社会で不可欠だ。
Information literacy is essential in modern society.
彼は基本的なリテラシーさえ欠けている
He lacks even basic literacy.