The "S Tier" grade actually comes from the Japanese character Shū, meaning excellent
PaulYacoubian · x · 2026-09-19
Fun etymology: the "S Tier" ranking originates from Japan. In Japanese schools and games, S comes from 秀 (shū), meaning "excellent" — a grade placed above A reserved for truly outstanding performance.
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