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JLPT N3nounLevel estimated by Bebop

初しょ級きゅう

shokyuu

beginner level

Example sentences

  1. この辞書じしょは初級しょきゅう者しゃに、いやそれどころか上級者じょうきゅうしゃにも役やくに立たつ。

    This dictionary is useful to beginners, yes, and to advanced learners.

    Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FR · Source

  2. これは初級しょきゅうの教科書きょうかしょです。

    This is a beginner’s textbook.

    Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FR · Source

  3. 普通ふつう、初級しょきゅう者しゃでは、高音こうおんを伸のばすことはできない。

    Ordinarily, beginners are unable to hold high notes.

    Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FR · Source

Kanji in 初級

  • 初first time; beginningOnショKunはじめ・はじめて・はつ
  • 級class; rankOnキュウ

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