noun
compulsory school attendance
Legal and educational term referring to the obligation of parents/guardians to have their children attend school, as stipulated in Japanese education law.
日本では、保護者には子どもに就学義務を果たすことが求められている。
In Japan, parents/guardians are required to fulfill the obligation of having their children attend school.
義務教育 refers to the compulsory education system itself (the education that must be provided), while 就学義務 is the specific obligation of parents/guardians to ensure their children attend school.
Compound of 就学 (school attendance) and 義務 (obligation/duty).