A colloquial term for the socially or economically privileged class who receive special treatment; often used sarcastically or critically.
ある事故で有名人が軽い処分で済んだことを受け、ネット上では『上級国民だ』という書き込みが相次いだ。
After a celebrity got off with a light punishment in an accident, posts saying 'they're an upper-class citizen' proliferated online.
上級国民という言葉は、特権的な扱いに対する批判や不満を表すときに使われる。
The term 'upper-class citizen' is used to express criticism or dissatisfaction with privileged treatment.
彼らは経済的に恵まれているため、庶民とは異なる扱いを受けると指摘され、しばしば上級国民と呼ばれる。
They are pointed out to receive different treatment because of their wealth and are often called 'upper-class citizens'.