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“First class” in Japanese

Short answer
一等 ittou いっとー

First class in Japanese is “一等” (ittou). Full meaning: first class, first rank, first grade, first place, first prize; one degree, one level, one grade; most, best.

Other ways to say “First class” in Japanese

一流 ichiryuu first-class, first-rate, top-flight, top-ranking, leading, eminent, top; characteristic (of), peculiar (to), unique (to); school (e.g. of flower arrangement) 上等 joutou superior, first-class, excellent, top quality; (that's) just fine!, bring it on! 第1級 daiikkyuu first-class, first-rate 第一流 daiichiryuu first-class 甲種 koushu A-grade, first-class じょうとう joutou superior, first-class, excellent, top quality; (that's) just fine!, bring it on! ジョウトウ joutou superior, first-class, excellent, top quality; (that's) just fine!, bring it on! ファーストクラス fuaasutokurasu first-class 一級 ikkyuu one grade, first-class, primary Aクラス eekurasu A class, first class いっとう ittou first class, first rank, first grade, first place, first prize; one degree, one level, one grade; most, best

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