Japanese word

レベル

Pronunciation

Romajireberu

Meaning

  • nounlevel

Example

私たちは同じレベルです。watashi ta chi wa ona ji re be ru de su

We are at the same level.

Illustration for レベル (level)

More examples

自分のレベルに合った教材を選びます。ji bun no re be ru ni a tta kyō zai o era bi ma su

I choose study materials that match my level.

Core concept

Describes a position or degree on a scale, from lower to higher or simpler to more advanced.

Common phrases

  • レベルが高いre be ru ga taka i

    be at a high level

  • レベルに合わせるre be ru ni a wa se ru

    match the level

Similar words

水準suijun: Indicates the standard or quality of a person, group, or thing.
度合いdoai: Shows the degree to which a quality or condition is present.
段階dankai: Shows a position in a series of steps toward greater progress or skill.

Definition in Japanese

物事の程度や水準。mono goto no tei do ya sui jun

Word origin

レベル (reberu) comes from English level, traced through Old French livel to Latin lībella, "a level or balance," related to lībra, "balance."

Usage tips

  • In English, level can describe both a degree of ability and a flat, even position, linking the abstract and physical senses.

Other meanings

  • standardnoun
  • gradenoun

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