上級者(じょうきゅうしゃ)

じょうきゅうしゃ
noun
advanced-level person; expert
1. advanced-level person; expert; advanced practitioner
Someone who has reached a high level of proficiency in a skill, sport, language, or other area.
上級者(じょうきゅうしゃ)向(む)けのクラスに参加(さんか)した。
I joined the class for advanced students.
この山(やま)は上級者(じょうきゅうしゃ)でないと危険(きけん)だ。
This mountain is dangerous unless you're an experienced climber.
上級者(じょうきゅうしゃ)でも苦戦(くせん)するほどの難(むずか)しいコースだった。
It was such a difficult course that even advanced practitioners struggled.

A compound of 上級(じょうきゅう) (advanced level) + 者(しゃ) (person).

LEVEL SERIES:

Part of a standard three-level proficiency series:

  • 初級者(しょきゅうしゃ): beginner
  • 中級者(ちゅうきゅうしゃ): intermediate
  • 上級者(じょうきゅうしゃ): advanced

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 上級者(じょうきゅうしゃ)向(む)け: aimed at advanced learners/users
  • 上級者(じょうきゅうしゃ)向(む)けのコース: advanced-level course
  • 上級者(じょうきゅうしゃ)でも難(むずか)しい: difficult even for advanced people

COMMON CONTEXTS:
Used for language learning, sports, skiing/snowboarding, martial arts, games, and any skill-based activity with graded levels.

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 上手(じょうず)な人(ひと): skilled person (more casual)
  • 熟練者(じゅくれんしゃ): expert, skilled practitioner (more formal)
  • 達人(たつじん): master, expert (stronger)

Related Words

See also: 中級者(ちゅうきゅうしゃ)
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Added 2026.3.24 18:40 · Revised 2026.3.28 16:51
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