expression, noun-modifying (irregular)
educated; learned; schooled
Prenominal phrase describing a person who has received formal education or possesses scholarly knowledge. Often used to contrast with practical experience or innate intelligence.
See also: 学がある
He is an educated person, but he lacks common sense.
The number of educated young people is increasing.
Variant using the kanji 有 for ある; less common but still encountered.
Phrase composed of 学 (がく, 'learning, scholarship') + の (attributive particle) + ある (verb 'to exist, to have'). Literally 'having learning'.