| Grade | Scale | Grade Description | US Grade | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 90.000 - 100.000 | Exemplary (秀) | A+ | Rarely given |
| A+ | 90.000 - 100.000 | Exemplary (秀 • Shū) | A+ | |
| A | 80.000 - 89.990 | Very Good (優 • Yū) | A | |
| B | 70.000 - 79.990 | Good (良 • Ryō) | B | |
| C | 60.000 - 69.990 | Satisfactory (可 • Ka) | C | |
| F | 0.000 - 59.990 | Fail (不可 • Fuka) | F | |
| P | Pass (パス ) | P |
| Grade | Grade Description | US Grade | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| A+ | A+ | ||
| A | A | ||
| A- | A- | ||
| B+ | B+ | ||
| B | B | ||
| B- | B- | ||
| C+ | C+ | ||
| C | C | ||
| C- | C- | ||
| D+ | D+ | ||
| D | D | ||
| D- | D- | Although D- is a passing grade, a minimum grade of C- is required in most programs. | |
| CR | Credit | P | Standard of ‘C’ or above on the U.S. scale |
| NC | No Credit | - | Equivalent to D+, D, D–, or F |