Meaning

Primary

Intermediate Level

Alternatives

Intermediate Rank, Intermediate Grade

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

Something at the middle rank or grade is at an intermediate level.

Reading

ちゅうきゅう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 中級レベル

    intermediate level

    中級以上

    intermediate and above

    中級者

    intermediate learner

Context Sentences

中級のなんい度はどのぐらいですか?

How difficult is the intermediate level?

明日から、また中級クラスにぎゃくもどりです。

I have to go back to the intermediate class from tomorrow on.

この会社には英語が中級の人たちは少ない。

There are only a few people who are intermediate English speakers at this company.

Kanji Composition