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下等 (katou)
下等
romaji: katouinferior; base; vulgar; low grade; lower class
下等
Quick Meaning
下等 means "inferior; base; vulgar; low grade; lower class".
Reading
- Furigana: Add kana reading during review if this word uses kanji.
- Romaji: katou
Study Flow
First read 下等 aloud, then connect the sound "katou" with the meaning "inferior; base; vulgar; low grade; lower class".
Recall Practice
- Cover the English and say the meaning of 下等.
- Cover the Japanese and write the word for "inferior; base; vulgar; low grade; lower class".
- Say the romaji aloud: katou.
Mini Sentence Drill
Write one short sentence using 下等. Keep the sentence simple, then upgrade it with a time word or place word.
Next Step
Add this word to your review queue and revisit it inside a real sentence.
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