lifelong learning
Refers to the concept of continuing to learn throughout one's life, often used in educational and policy contexts.
生涯学習の重要性が高まっている。
The importance of lifelong learning is increasing.
生涯教育 refers to the institutional or systemic provision of lifelong learning opportunities, while 生涯学習 emphasizes the individual's voluntary, self-motivated pursuit of knowledge.
生涯学習 is the broader idea of lifelong learning at any stage of life, while 社会教育 refers specifically to organized non-school programs for the community.
Compound of 生涯 (lifetime) and 学習 (learning).