学力
Meanings
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academic ability; scholastic achievement
Refers to knowledge and skills acquired through study, often measured by tests or grades. Not simply 'knowledge' in a general sense.
His academic ability is high, so he'll probably pass any university entrance exam.
This test is designed to measure basic scholastic achievement.
Usage patterns
- 学力が高いto have high academic ability
He is regarded as having high academic ability in this field.
- 学力が低下するfor academic ability to decline
It is said that children's academic ability has been declining in recent years.
- 学力をつけるto build up one's academic ability
I study every day to build up my academic ability.
- 学力を測るto measure academic ability
This test is administered to measure students' academic ability.