級 Kanji – class
The Japanese kanji 級 can mean class, rank, grade.
Meaning and Readings
How is 級 read?
級 has the onyomi reading キュウ.
In romaji, these readings can be written as kyuu.
Common Japanese Words Using 級
These common Japanese words contain 級. Select linked kanji to explore their meanings and readings.
- ミドル級（ミドルきゅう） — middleweight class
- 一級（いっきゅう） — one grade, first-class, primary
- 下級（かきゅう） — lower grade, low class, junior (officer)
- 階級（かいきゅう） — (social) class
- 学級（がっきゅう） — (school) class
- 高級（こうきゅう） — high-class, high-grade, high-quality, high-end, luxury
- 初級（しょきゅう） — elementary level, beginner level
- 昇級（しょうきゅう） — promotion, advancement
- 上級（じょうきゅう） — upper level, upper grade, high rank, advanced level, senior level, upper class
- 進級（しんきゅう） — promotion (school, military, etc.)