How to use 一流 (いちりゅう)
Meaning of 一流
The Japanese verb "一流" (いちりゅう, ichiryuu) can have various meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Here's a list of its primary meanings along with examples:
- First-rate / Top-class: Refers to something or someone of the highest quality or skill level.
- Example: 彼は一流のシェフです。
- Translation: He is a first-rate chef.
- Elite / High-caliber: Denotes individuals or groups that are considered among the best in their field.
- Example: この大学は一流の研究機関です。
- Translation: This university is an elite research institution.
- Top-tier / Premium: Often used to describe products, services, or experiences that are of superior quality.
- Example: 一流のサービスを提供しています。
- Translation: We provide top-tier service.
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フウ… 見捨てるの 冷たいねえ
Phew... That's cold, abandoning them like that.
見捨てる？
Abandoning them?
この者たちを捨て駒のように扱う 貴様に 言われたくないな
I don't want to hear that from you, treating these people like pawns.
（医者） 捨て駒でも彼らは幸せだろうよ
(Doctor) Even as pawns, they should be happy.
親に捨てられ そのままでは 死んでいたで あろう者たちに
They were abandoned by their parents, likely to die.
👉👉食事を与えた 一流の教育を与えた
I gave them meals, provided top-class education,
そして 存在意義を与えた
and gave them a purpose to exist.
この者らは私に感謝しているさ
These people are grateful to me.
そんなことだから 貴様は足元をすくわれる のだ
That's exactly why you'll get tripped up.
うん？ 何を…
Huh? What are you...