N31439/1669

くらい

nounnoun (generic)

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Meanings

  • throne, crown, (nobleman's) seat
  • government position, court rank
  • social standing, rank, class, echelon, rung
  • grade (of quality, etc.), level, tier, rank
  • position of a figure (e.g. tens, thousands), digit, (decimal) place

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Example sentences

彼女かのじょ会社かいしゃ三番目さんばんめくらいにいる。

She holds the third-highest rank in the company.

その選手せんしゅ世界せかいランキングで上位じょういくらいめている。

That athlete holds a high position in the world rankings.

むかし貴族きぞくくらいによってふくいろまっていた。

In the old days, the color of clothing worn by nobles was determined by their court rank.

この数字すうじせんくらいあらわしている。

This digit represents the thousands place.

努力どりょくかさねた結果けっかかれはついにたかくらいくことができた。

As a result of his repeated efforts, he was finally able to attain a high rank.