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Noun referring to a level, class, or rank in systems like education, martial arts, or competitions. Used with counters or as part of compound words, e.g., 『三級』 (san-kyuu, 'third grade').
Theme
At a martial arts dojo, User and their instructor, Suzuki, discuss progress and belt rankings for upcoming tests.
級
きゅう
class, grade, rank
Culture & SocietySchool & Education
Memory Hook
Think of a 'class' or 'grade' in school. 級 (kyuu) sounds like 'cue' in English, as in a cue to move up a rank. 'Cue for class' → 級 (kyuu, 'class / Grade').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 級 (kyuu) is often used in educational and ranking systems, such as 『一年級』 (ichinenkyuu, 'first grade') or skill levels like in martial arts (e.g., 『黒帯初段』 kuroobi shodan, but grades may use 級 for lower ranks). It denotes hierarchical levels in various contexts.
Forms
Base: 級Noun referring to a level, class, or rank in systems like education, martial arts, or competitions. Used with counters or as part of compound words, e.g., 『三級』 (san-kyuu, 'third grade').