noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Refers to broad, non-specialized education, often contrasted with vocational or specialized training. Commonly used in academic and policy contexts.
大学では最初の2年間、一般教育科目を履修します。
At university, students take general education courses for the first two years.
一般教育の重要性が再認識されている。
The importance of general education is being recognized anew.