中級

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 中級, read ちゅうきゅう, is a level name combining middle 中 with grade or class 級.
• Basic usage: It marks a middle level after the basics, as in 中級の会話授業.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Scope and context
  • The boundaries among 初級, 中級, and 上級 can vary by course or test, so the term does not state an absolute proficiency level.