後こう学がく

noun

younger scholar; junior academic

Refers to a scholar who is younger or less experienced, often in contrast with 先学 (senior scholar). Somewhat formal and not an everyday word.

See also: 先学

• 先せん学がくの指し導どうのもと、後こう学がくたちが研けん究きゅうを進すすめた。

  Under the guidance of the senior scholars, the younger scholars advanced their research.

noun

future reference; for one's own edification

Used in set phrases like 後学のために (for future reference / as a learning experience). Implies gaining knowledge or experience that will be useful later.