noun
bachelor's degree; baccalaureate
Refers to an undergraduate academic degree. Used in formal and educational contexts.
彼は経済学の学士号を取得した。
He earned a bachelor's degree in economics.
学士号を持っていると就職に有利だ。
Having a bachelor's degree is advantageous for job hunting.
Doctoral degree, the highest academic degree.
Compound of 学士 (がくし, 'bachelor' or 'university graduate') and 号 (ごう, 'title' or 'designation').