階級
かいきゅう
kaikyuu
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 82 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
階級 (かいきゅう (kaikyuu)) means "Rank". It is a Japanese noun. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
Rank
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Example Sentences
社会的な階級の違いが問題を引き起こしている。
しゃかいてきなかいきゅうのちがいがもんだいをひきおこしている。
Differences in social class are causing problems.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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