トップクラス
also: トップ・クラス
Meanings
1
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
top-class; first-rate; top-tier
Used attributively to describe something of the highest quality or rank. Often modifies nouns like 選手, 企業, 大学.
He is a top-class athlete.
This university is known as a top-tier research institution.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉はトップクラスだfor something to be top-class
This university's research level is top-class.
- 〈場所〉でトップクラスtop-class within a certain place or field
He is a top-class athlete within the country.
- トップクラスの〈人〉a top-class person (e.g. athlete, expert)
She is known as a top-class pianist.
- トップクラスに入るto be ranked among the top-class group
His grades always rank among the top-class.