Kanji 級: class, rank, grade
Kanji 級: class, rank, grade. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
class, rank, grade
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Combining 'thread' (糸) and 'reach' (及), this character represents reaching a certain level or 'grade.' Imagine threads being sorted or connected in a sequence, signifying the different ranks or classes one attains.