1.
first-class item; top-quality goods
An item of the highest grade or quality. Can refer to physical products or, figuratively, to skills or abilities of outstanding caliber.
この革は一級品だ。
This leather is top quality.
彼の腕前は一級品だと評判だ。
His skill is said to be first-rate.
この店では一級品の素材だけを使った料理を提供している。
This restaurant serves dishes made only with first-class ingredients.
USAGE:
一級品 literally means "first-grade product" and is used to describe something of the highest quality. It can describe physical goods (leather, fabric, ingredients) or be used figuratively for skills and abilities.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 一級品の素材 (first-class materials)
- 一級品の味 (first-class flavor)
- 腕前は一級品 (top-notch skill)
SIMILAR WORDS:
最高級 means "highest grade" and is often used for luxury goods with formal marketing language. 一流 (first-rate) is broader and describes people, establishments, or quality in general. 一級品 focuses specifically on the item or product itself.