“First-rate” in Japanese
Short answer
First-rate in Japanese is “極上” (gokujou). Full meaning: first-rate, finest quality, the best.
Other ways to say “First-rate” 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)
一線級
issenkyuu top notch, first rate, top-of-the-line, leading
第１級
daiikkyuu first-class, first-rate
秀逸
shuuitsu excellent, superb, first-rate
錚々
sousou eminent, prominent, distinguished, first-rate, leading; ringing (of metal), resonant (of a musical instrument)
超一流
chouichiryuu absolute best, very finest, top-class, first-rate, elite
錚錚
sousou eminent, prominent, distinguished, first-rate, leading; ringing (of metal), resonant (of a musical instrument)
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