等級
Meanings
1
General term for a level or rank in a classification system, such as product quality, exam scores, or job grades.
This beef was graded as the highest class.
The grade is determined by the exam results.
2
Astronomical term for the brightness of a celestial object.
The magnitude of that star is near the limit of naked-eye visibility.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉を等級に分けるto classify something into grades
Eggs are classified into grades according to size.
- 〈数〉等級の星a star of a given magnitude
A first-magnitude star is extremely bright.
- 等級を付けるto assign a grade to something
The quality inspector assigned a grade to the product.
- 等級が上がる／下がるfor a grade or rank to go up or down
His performance grade went up by one level.