レベル
reberu[ɾe̞be̞ɾɯ̟]
In Japanese, the English word 'level' can be translated in several ways depending on the context, such as レベル (reberu), 水準, 程度 or 程.
Meaning: degree or amount (noun)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| レベル | reberu | [ɾe̞be̞ɾɯ̟] (narrow) |
| 水準 | suijun | [sɨiʑɨ̃ɴ] (narrow) |
| 程度 | teido | [te̞ːdo̞] (narrow) |
| 程 | hodo |
The term 'level' as a noun can refer to a degree or amount.
Which one should you use?
水準 is used for objective, measurable standards such as living standards (生活水準) or economic levels. 程度 refers to the degree or extent of a phenomenon or a state, often used to express 'to some extent' (ある程度).
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
When using レベル as a noun to describe a specific rank, it is often followed by the particle の to connect it to another noun, such as 英語のレベル (English level).
How do you pronounce it?
reberu
Did you know?
- In Japanese, when talking about the 'level' of a person's ability, you can use レベル or 段 (dan), which is the same counter used for martial arts ranks like 'black belt'.
- The term 水準 (suijun) uses the character 水, which means 'water', to represent a standard or level, much like how one might look at a water line to judge a surface.
- In casual Japanese, レベル is often used as a metaphor for the scale of a situation, such as saying a joke is レベルが低い (low level) to mean it is childish or unfunny.
Examples in context
- 私の英語レベルは、中級です。My level in English is intermediate.This sentence is useful for describing one's English proficiency using レベル.Tatoeba #9930030 by small_snow, translation #8666620 by Ahmed_Waleed
- このレベルは中級だよ。難しくないよ。This level is intermediate. It isn't hard.This sentence shows how to describe the difficulty of a specific level using レベル.Tatoeba #9929998 by small_snow, translation #8666617 by Ahmed_Waleed
- 入門書とは書いてあるけど、ある程度は化学の基礎が分かってないと難しいと思う。It says that it's an entry-level book, but I think without knowing some of chemistries fundamentals it'd be quite difficult.This sentence demonstrates how to use 程度 to mean 'to some extent' regarding knowledge.Tatoeba #2948322 by tommy_san, translation #9980072 by tsp_2
- [Task]のレベルは高いですThe level of difficulty of [task] is high.
- このゲームの難易度は高いですThe difficulty level of this game is high.
- このゲームのレベルが上がったI've leveled up in this game.
- このレシピは手前味噌ですが、料理のレベルが上がったよI might be biased, but my cooking level has improved.
- 難易度の高いゲームが好きです。I like games with a high level of difficulty.
- ビジネスの英語力を上げるために、レベルの高い本を読んでいます。I am reading high-level books to improve my business English skills.
- 彼のスキューバダイビングの腕前はレベルが高い。His scuba diving skills are at a high level.
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Example conversation
Kenta and Misaki are discussing a video game.
- 健太 Kentaこのゲーム、レベルが高すぎて難しいよ。Kono gēmu, reberu ga takasugite muzukashii yo.This game is too high level, it's difficult.
- 美咲 Misaki練習すれば、すぐに慣れると思うよ。Renshū sureba, sugu ni nareru to omou yo.I think you'll get used to it soon if you practice.
- 健太 Kenta美咲はどのレベルまで進んだの？Misaki wa dono reberu made susunda no?Misaki, what level did you get to?
- 美咲 Misaki私はもう最高レベルまで行ったよ。Watashi wa mō saikō reberu made itta yo.I've already reached the highest level.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “level” translations and entries レベル, 水準, 程度, 程, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
