English–Japanese

“advanced” in Japanese

Japanese

Also高等 (kōtō) · 先進 (senshin)

Pronunciation

Romajijōkyū

Example

私は上級のクラスを選びます。watashi wa jō kyū no ku ra su o era bi ma su

I choose an advanced class.

Illustration for 上級 (advanced)

How to say “advanced” in Japanese

“Advanced” in Japanese is 上級 (jōkyū).

Marks a level that stands above basic or intermediate stages in skill, study, or rank.

Full entry for 上級: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 上級

上級では、微妙な表現の違いも学びます。jō kyū de wa bi myō na hyō gen no chiga i mo mana bi ma su

At the advanced level, you also learn subtle differences in expressions.

Tips for using 上級

  • In Japanese course labels, 上級 (jōkyū) can stand alone as a level name, while English advanced often modifies a noun such as class.

Other Japanese words for “advanced”

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高等

kōtō

na-adjectiveadvanced

イルカは高等な動物です。i ru ka wa kō tō na dō butsu de su

Dolphins are advanced animals.

この病院は先進の医療を行います。ko no byō in wa sen shin no i ryō o okona i ma su

This hospital provides advanced medical care.

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