高学歴
Meanings
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noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
high academic achievement; advanced education; higher education
Refers to having completed a high level of formal education, often university or graduate school. Can be used as a noun or adjectivally with の.
It is said that people with high academic achievement have an advantage in job hunting.
He has an advanced education, but little practical experience.
Usage patterns
- 高学歴の〈人〉a highly educated person
Highly educated people tend to be more cautious about changing jobs.
- 〈人〉は高学歴だsomeone has a high level of education
He's highly educated, but lacks communication skills.
- 高学歴を生かすto make use of one's high level of education
He made use of his high level of education to land a specialized job.
- 高学歴でも〈事〉even though (someone) is highly educated, ...
Even highly educated people sometimes can't find work.