社会教育
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Meanings
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social education; adult and community education
Refers to organized educational activities for youth and adults outside the formal school system, such as community classes, library programs, and lifelong learning initiatives.
The community center holds cooking classes as part of its social education programs.
Social education facilities include libraries and museums.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉で社会教育を行うto carry out social/community education at a place
Community education is being carried out at the local community center.
- 社会教育に力を入れるto put effort into social/community education
This local government is putting effort into community education.
- 社会教育を受けるto receive social/community education
Many people receive community education after becoming adults.