級
class · rank · grade
Details
Description
Grade - the level a thread reaches. Class, rank and the step you are standing on.
Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of thread and reach. Level thread reaches.
Symbolism
Class, grade, year. Represents level and rank.
Component Breakdown
thread + 及
Words & Expressions
Words written with 級
Four-Character Compounds
特権階級
とっけんかいきゅう
privileged class
Proverbs & Idioms
上には上がある
うえにはうえがある
There is always someone above
No matter how good you are, someone is better
Anime & Manga
同級生
Doukyuusei -Classmates-
A well-known work with 級 in its Japanese title.
ド級編隊エグゼロス
SUPER HXEROS
A well-known work with 級 in its Japanese title.
アンタと幼なじみってだけでもイヤなのに！～絶交から始まるS級美少女との学園成り上がり生活～
Anta to Osananajimitte dake demo Iyananoni!: Zekkou kara Hajimaru S-kyuu Bishoujo to no Gakuen Nariagari Seikatsu
A well-known work with 級 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 級 mean in Japanese?
級 means class, rank, grade. Grade - the level a thread reaches. Class, rank and the step you are standing on.
How do you read 級?
On'yomi: キュウ (KYUU).
How many strokes does 級 have?
級 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 糸 (silk).
Is 級 a good kanji for a tattoo?
級 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means class, rank, grade. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.