階級
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Noun referring to a level in a hierarchy, such as social class, military rank, or academic grade. Used with particles like 『の』 (no, possessive) or 『は』 (wa, topic) in sentences, e.g., 『彼の階級は高い』 (kare no kaikyū wa takai, 'His rank is high').
Theme
Two colleagues, Kenji and User, chat during a break about career progression and company structure at their workplace.
階級
かいきゅう
class, rank, grade
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Imagine a ladder with different 'grades' or 'ranks' on each step. The word sounds like 'kai-kyu' — think of 'climbing the class' to reach a higher rank!
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『階級』 (kaikyū) is often used in contexts like military ranks, social classes, or academic grades. Historically, it referred to feudal class systems, but today it's more common in organizational hierarchies.
Forms
Base: 階級Noun referring to a level in a hierarchy, such as social class, military rank, or academic grade. Used with particles like 『の』 (no, possessive) or 『は』 (wa, topic) in sentences, e.g., 『彼の階級は高い』 (kare no kaikyū wa takai, 'His rank is high').