読よみ書かきそろばん

expression, noun

the three Rs; reading, writing and arithmetic

A set phrase referring to the three fundamental skills of basic education: reading, writing, and calculation (using an abacus). Often used in historical or traditional contexts.

• 昔むかしの寺てら子こ屋やでは、読よみ書かきそろばんが教おしえられた。

  In old temple schools, the three Rs (reading, writing, and arithmetic) were taught.

• 読よみ書かきそろばんは