水準
Meanings
1
Used for the degree, quality, or standard reached by something, often in phrases such as 高い水準, 一定の水準, 生活水準, and 教育水準.
The standard of education in this country is high.
The standard of living is gradually rising.
2
water level
Literal or technical use referring to the height of a water surface. In everyday Japanese, 水位 is often the more usual word for 'water level'.
In technical contexts, the height of the surface of a river or lake may be called the water level.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉の水準が高いthe level/standard of something is high
The educational standard in this country is high.
- 〈事〉の水準が低いthe level/standard of something is low
The standard of living in this area is still low.
- 水準に達するto reach a (certain) level or standard
His skill has reached a professional level.
- 水準を上げるto raise the level or standard of something
They aim to raise educational standards with the new system.
- 水準を保つto maintain a level or standard
This factory maintains a high quality standard.