Class in Japanese
"class" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "class". The most common choice is shown first.
Which one to use
階 is a class as a layer or storey. 級 is a grade or rank in a series — a class at school, a weight class. 種 is a kind or species. 部 is a division or department. English uses class for a school group, a social stratum and a category alike.
Top pick
storey, stair, counter for storeys of a building
Reading: kai
12 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of hill and all. Steps everyone climbs.
What it carries
Stairs, level, stage. Represents levels and progress.
Related kanji for "class"
class
kyuu
Composed of thread and reach. Level thread reaches.
class
shu · peaceful, nature
Composed of grain and heavy. Heavy grain seeds.
class
bu · beautiful
Composed of phonetic and village. Village part.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for class?
The most common kanji for "class" is 階, read as kai. It means storey, stair, counter for storeys of a building. Related kanji: 級 (class), 種 (class), 部 (class).
How many strokes does 階 have?
階 has 12 strokes.