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級
級 (readings: きゅう; Japanese kanji) means “grade / class”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 高級 (high-class).
What does 級 mean?
| Kanji | 級 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | grade / class |
| Readings | きゅう |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 級
級 is read きゅう depending on the word.
Example words with 級
| Example | 高級 (high-class) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14