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advanced level, upper grade
A higher level of skill, rank, or classification. Used in education, language proficiency, sports, and other contexts with graded levels.
上級コースに進む。
Move on to the advanced course.
日本語能力試験の上級に合格した。
I passed the advanced level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test.
この教材は上級者向けなので、初心者には難しいかもしれない。
This textbook is aimed at advanced learners, so it may be difficult for beginners.
上級 is used as a prefix or standalone noun to indicate an advanced or upper level.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 上級者 (advanced-level person)
- 上級コース (advanced course)
- 上級編 (advanced volume/section)
- 上級国民 (upper-class citizen — used sarcastically online)
LEVEL HIERARCHY:
- 初級 (beginner level)
- 中級 (intermediate level)
- 上級 (advanced level)