Translation and Meaning of: 級 - kyuu
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 級 (kyuu) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: kyuu
Kana: きゅう
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n3
Translation / Meaning: class classification; school class grade
Meaning in English: class grade rank;school class grade
Definition: lesson. classification.
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (級) kyuu
The Japanese word 級 (kyuu) means "class", "grade" or "category". It is composed of the ideograms 糸 (ito), which means "thread", and 及 (kyuu), which means "reach". The combination of these ideograms suggests the idea of "reaching a higher level", "moving up in class" or "advancing in a category". The word 級 is commonly used in educational contexts, such as in "学級" (gakkyuu), which means "school class", or in "級数" (kyuusuu), which means "series of grades" or "numerical series". Additionally, the word 級 can also be used in military contexts, such as in "軍級" (gunkyuu), which means "military rank" or "military classification".How to Write in Japanese - (級) kyuu
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (級) kyuu:
Synonyms and Similar - (級) kyuu
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
等級; グレード; レベル; 程度; 階級
Words containing: 級
See also other related words from our dictionary:
Kana: どうきゅう
Romaji: doukyuu
Translation / Meaning:
the same note; same class
Kana: とうきゅう
Romaji: toukyuu
Translation / Meaning:
Grid; class
Kana: じょうきゅう
Romaji: jyoukyuu
Translation / Meaning:
advanced level; high quality; senior
Kana: しょきゅう
Romaji: shokyuu
Translation / Meaning:
elementary level
Kana: こうきゅう
Romaji: koukyuu
Translation / Meaning:
high class; high quality
Kana: がっきゅう
Romaji: gakyuu
Translation / Meaning:
grade at school
Kana: かいきゅう
Romaji: kaikyuu
Translation / Meaning:
class; position; note
Words with the same pronunciation: きゅう kyuu
Example Sentences - (級) kyuu
Below are some example sentences:
私たちは階級制度を廃止する必要があると信じています。
Watashitachi wa kaikyū seido o haishi suru hitsuyō ga aru to shinjite imasu
We believe we need to abolish the class system.
- 私たちは - We
- 階級制度 - class system
- を - object particle
- 廃止する - abolish
- 必要がある - be necessary
- と - quote particle
- 信じています - believe
私の等級は高いです。
Watashi no tōkyū wa takai desu
My level is high.
My grade is high.
- 私 - personal pronoun meaning "I"
- の - particle that indicates possession, equivalent to "of"
- 等級 - noun meaning "rank" or "level"
- は - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, equivalent to "about"
- 高い - adjective meaning "high" or "lofty"
- です - verb to be in polite form, equivalent to "is"
尉官は軍隊の上級将校です。
Yuukan wa guntai no joukyuu shoukou desu
An officer is a senior officer of the armed forces.
The captain is a senior army officer.
- 尉官 - official
- は - topic particle
- 軍隊 - army
- の - possession particle
- 上級 - higher
- 将校 - official
- です - verb ser/estar in the present
このホテルは高級な設備とサービスを提供しています。
Kono hoteru wa kōkyūna setsubi to sābisu o teikyō shite imasu
This hotel offers luxury equipment and services.
- このホテル - This hotel in Japanese
- は - Japanese topic particle
- 高級な - Luxurious in Japanese, with the suffix "na" indicating an adjective
- 設備 - Japanese installations
- と - Particle that indicates "e" in Japanese
- サービス - Services in Japanese
- を - Particle that indicates the direct object in Japanese
- 提供しています - Offers in Japanese, with the suffix "teiru" indicating continuous action and the verb "teikyou" meaning "to provide"
私は日本語の級を受けたいです。
Watashi wa Nihongo no kyuu wo uketai desu
I want to take a Japanese course.
I want to receive a Japanese class.
- 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun meaning "I"
- は (wa) - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- 日本語 (nihongo) - noun meaning "Japanese" or "Japanese language"
- の (no) - particle that indicates possession or relationship between nouns
- 級 (kyuu) - noun meaning "level" or "class"
- を (wo) - particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence
- 受けたい (uketai) - Verb in the desiderative form that means "want to do" or "wish to receive"
- です (desu) - auxiliary verb that indicates the polite or polite form of the sentence
私の学級はとても楽しいです。
Watashi no gakkyū wa totemo tanoshii desu
My classroom is a lot of fun.
My class is really fun.
- 私 - personal pronoun meaning "I"
- の - particle that indicates possession or belonging
- 学級 - Noun that means "class" or "group"
- は - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- とても - adverb meaning "very"
- 楽しい - Adjective that means "fun" or "pleasant"
- です - linking verb that indicates the polite or formal form of the present
私の同級生はとても親切です。
Watashi no doukyuusei wa totemo shinsetsu desu
My classmates are very kind.
- 私 - personal pronoun meaning "I"
- の - particle that indicates possession, equivalent to "of"
- 同級生 - Classmate
- は - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, equivalent to "about"
- とても - adverb meaning "very"
- 親切 - Adjective meaning "kind, gentle"
- です - verb to be in the present, equivalent to "is"
私の身分は中流階級です。
Watashi no mibun wa chuuryuu kaikyuu desu
My status is a middle class.
- 私の身分 - My social position
- は - Topic particle
- 中流階級 - Middle class
- です - Polite way of "being"
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "class classification; school class grade" é "(級) kyuu". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
