レベル
also: レヴェル
Meanings
Used for measurable amounts, concentrations, or numerical values, such as water level, cholesterol level, or noise level.
The river's water level reached a dangerous level.
I want to lower my cholesterol level.
level (plane); horizontal surface
Refers to a flat, even surface or a horizontal plane, often in construction or surveying.
This floor is not level.
level (instrument); spirit level; surveyor's level
A tool used to check or establish a horizontal plane; common in carpentry, construction, and surveying.
The carpenter used a level to check if the shelf was horizontal.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉のレベルが高いthe level of ~ is high
The level of this class is very high.
- レベルを上げるto raise one's level/skill
I want to practice every day and raise my level.
- 〈数〉のレベルに達するto reach a certain level
Cholesterol has reached a dangerous level.
- レベルが上がる/下がるthe level rises/falls
The water level suddenly dropped.
- レベルで水平を測るto measure horizontal level with a (surveyor's) level
We used a level to measure the horizontal plane of the ground.