高級
Meanings
na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
high-class; high-quality; high-end; luxury
Used for goods, services, places, materials, etc. that are expensive, refined, or of superior grade. Common as 高級な before a noun and as a compound prefix such as 高級車.
Antonyms: 低級
I reserved a high-end restaurant for our anniversary.
He drives a luxury car.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
high-ranking; senior; high-level
Refers to a high rank, class, or level in an organization, hierarchy, or classification. Often appears in compounds such as 高級官僚 and 高級将校.
Senior bureaucrats attended the meeting.
Senior officers were also involved in the operation.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉は高級だa place is high-class/upscale
This restaurant is very upscale.
- 高級な〈物〉を身につけるto wear/have on a luxury item
She's wearing a high-end wristwatch.
- 〈物〉に高級感があるsomething gives off a sense of luxury/quality
This packaging has a luxurious feel to it.
- 〈人〉が高級官僚になるsomeone becomes a senior/high-ranking bureaucrat
He will probably become a senior bureaucrat in the future.