上等
じょうとう
joutou
JLPT N3adjectiveVocabularyLevel 29 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
上等 (じょうとう (joutou)) means "Superior". It is read じょうとう (joutou). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Superior
Also : Excellent · First-class · Top quality · High grade
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Example Sentences
この本は上等です。
このほんはじょうとうです。
This book is superior.
この本はとても上等です。
このほんはとてもじょうとうです。
This book is very superior.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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