(かいきゅう)

かいきゅう
noun
class; rank; social class
1. social class; class system
A division of society based on social or economic status.
階級(かいきゅう)社会(しゃかい)なくなった
The class-based society has disappeared.
To research the class structure of society.
A movement to eliminate class differences spread.
2. rank; grade (military)
A level in a hierarchy, especially in military or martial arts.
(ぐん)階級(かいきゅう)(なん)です
What is your military rank?
ボクシング階級(かいきゅう)()える
To change boxing weight class.
As your rank rises, so does the responsibility.

階級(かいきゅう) means class, rank, or grade in various hierarchies.

SOCIAL CLASS:

MILITARY RANKS:

  • 将校(しょうこう)階級(かいきゅう): officer ranks
  • 下士官(かしかん)階級(かいきゅう): non-commissioned officer ranks
  • 階級(かいきゅう)(しょう): rank insignia

SPORTS (WEIGHT CLASS):

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