No. 2,170 in Japanese
格
"格" means "status," "rank," "character," or "standard."
In a sentence
彼の格が高いので、皆から尊敬されています。
His status is high, so he is respected by everyone.
In this sentence, "格" refers to the status or rank of a person.
この家は私たちの生活の格にぴったりです。
This house perfectly suits the standard of our lifestyle.
Here, "格" indicates the standard or level that characterizes something, in this case, a lifestyle.
対戦相手との格差があるため、勝負は厳しいでしょう。
There is a disparity in level between the opponents, so the match will be challenging.
In this example, "格" is part of "格差," which signifies disparity or difference in rank or level.
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