ランクranku

1. noun, suru verb, transitive verbrank; standing
   この歌うたはヒットチャートの第だい１位いにランクされています。↗

   This song is No. 1 on the hit chart.

• Synonym階級かいきゅうNeutralSocial class, or rank in organizations like the military, as in 「階級社会」; 「ランク」 covers ranking and grading in general.
• Synonym等級とうきゅうNeutralGrades of quality or rank, used for products and qualification systems, also stellar magnitude; more formal than 「ランク」, common in institutional grading.
• SynonymクラスNeutralLoanword mainly for school classes and courses, also quality tiers as in 「ファーストクラス」; 「ランク」 focuses on relative standing.
• Synonym位くらいNeutralStatus or court rank, as in 「位が高い」; somewhat formal. 「ランク」 is more colloquial and covers all kinds of ranking.
• SynonymグレードNeutralLoanword for tiers of quality or specification, as in 「グレードアップ」; 「ランク」 puts more weight on ranking position.
• Synonym段階だんかいNeutralCovers both graded levels and stages in a process, as in 「第二段階」; 「ランク」 only means rank or standing.
• Synonym級きゅうNeutralSchool years, classes, and kyu grades in martial arts, go, exams, as in 「英検二級」; often a suffix. 「ランク」 is the general word.
• Synonym格かくNeutralStanding or tier formed by status or worth, as in 「格が違う」; carries nuance of dignity. 「ランク」 states ranking more neutrally.
• SynonymレベルNeutralLoanword for level or standard, as in 「レベルが高い」; stresses how high ability is. 「ランク」 stresses ranked position.
• Synonym格付けかくづけNeutralRating people or products by qualifications, ability, or traits, as in 「格付け会社」; stresses the act of grading.
• Synonym順位じゅんいNeutralPlacings determined by order, as in 「順位が上がる」; closest to 「ランク」 in the ranking sense, but a bit more formal.
• Synonym序列じょれつWrittenWritten word for ordering by achievement or seniority, as in 「年功序列」; 「ランク」 is more colloquial.
• Synonym程度ていどNeutralDegree or extent—how large, high, or good—as in 「ある程度」, 「理解の程度」; not about ranking, while 「ランク」 is about graded position.
• Synonym位置付けるいちづけるWrittenMostly written: places something in its proper spot within the whole, as in 「重要課題と位置付ける」; as a verb 「ランク」 focuses on assigning ranks.
• Related位置付けいちづけWrittenWritten word for where something sits in the whole and how it is valued, as in 「重要な位置付け」; may involve rank but goes beyond it. 「ランク」 is strictly about ranking.
• Related地位ちいNeutralSocial or organizational status and posts, as in 「社会的地位」; 「ランク」 ranks anything, not just people.
• Related身分みぶんNeutralA person's social standing or identity, as in 「身分証明書」; 「ランク」 grades all sorts of things, not just people.
• Related階層かいそうNeutralStrata of people of similar standing in society, as in 「社会階層」, also building floors; 「ランク」 ranks individuals, groups, or products.
• Related等位とういWrittenWritten word for grade or equal rank, rare in daily use; say 「等級」 or 「ランク」 instead.

For general grades and rankings, use 「ランク」. Say 「順位」 for placings, 「レベル」 for level of ability, 「グレード」 for quality tiers, 「格付け」 for rating, and 「階級」 for social class. 「等級」 suits institutional grades, 「段階」 stages in a process, 「級」 suffixed grades, 「位」 and 「格」 one's standing, 「地位」 and 「身分」 status, 「階層」 social strata, 「クラス」 school classes, 「程度」 degree or extent, 「位置付け」 and 「位置付ける」 placement, and 「序列」 written ordering by achievement or seniority.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

1. 順位じゅんい。
2. 順位じゅんいづけすること。