English–Japanese

“beginner level” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajishokyū

Example

この本は初級向けです。ko no hon wa sho kyū mu ke de su

This book is for beginners.

Illustration for 初級 (beginner level)

How to say “beginner level” in Japanese

“Beginner level” in Japanese is 初級 (shokyū).

Describes a starting level that covers basic knowledge and skills rather than developed expertise.

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

Example sentences with 初級

先生は初級の文法を丁寧に説明します。sen sei wa sho kyū no bun pō o tei nei ni setsu mei shi ma su

The teacher explains beginner-level grammar carefully.

Tips for using 初級

  • In Japanese learning materials, 初級 (shokyū) usually identifies lessons for people who are building basic skills, while 中級 (chūkyū) and 上級 (jōkyū) mark later stages.

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