second-class

Adjective

not-comparable

Japanese Meaning

最高水準から一段下、次に良い水準を持つ / 質や格が劣る、または残念な評価を受ける

The second-class cabin on the historic train provided cozy compartments and attentive service for travelers on a budget.

歴史ある列車の二等の客室は、予算を抑えたい旅行者に快適な個室と行き届いたサービスを提供していた。

Sense（1）

(neutral or mildly positive connotation) Of a standard or grade one level below the best.

a second-class train ticket, second-class postage, a second-class honours degree

Sense（2）

(negative connotation) Inferior in quality or standing.

He complained he felt like a second-class citizen, but everyone felt put upon that day.