Vocabulary

What does 初級 (しょきゅう, shokyuu) mean?

初級 (しょきゅう, shokyuu) means beginner level.

Quick facts
Readingしょきゅう
Romajishokyuu
Part of speechnoun, no-adjective
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
しょきゅう
N2 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonshokyuu

beginner level

  1. 1noun · no-adjective elementary level; beginner level

Example sentences

  • I've already finished the beginner-level textbook.

  • My younger brother is studying in the beginner class.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.