学がくがない

expression, i-adjective

uneducated; lacking learning; ignorant

Used to describe someone who lacks formal education or broad knowledge. Often carries a slightly critical or self-deprecating tone.

• 彼かれは学がくがないが、とても賢かしこい。

  He is uneducated, but very clever.

• 学がくがないので、難むずかしい本ほんは読よめません。

  I can't read difficult books because I'm not well-educated.