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VocabJLPT N1

lower grade

Nounの-Adjective

Definitions

1. lower grade
2. low class

This word means lower-ranking or lower-class, describing something of a lesser grade or status within a hierarchy. It is used in contexts such as lower courts, lower-ranking officials, or lower-level positions.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Please avoid using the term "lower grade" in external documents.

Sentence 2

Can sincerity really be measured regardless of how low one's rank is?

Sentence 3

He said, "Even at a lower rank, courtesy is a weapon," and bowed his head.

Sentence 4

A regular at that restaurant was treating the staff like they were beneath him — it was awful.

Sentence 5

Being told "It's just the lower-grade people making noise" — that really stung.