æĒ
æĒ
17 strokes
Grade 9
Meanings
excel in
surpass
pull out
select
Readings
On
â Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ãã
ãŋãŊ
Kun
â Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ãŽ.ã
ãŽã.ãã§ã
Common Words
1
selection (from many people for an important position); exceptional promotion
Examples
å―žåĨģãŊããŪč·ãŦįđåĨãŦææĒãããã
She was especially selected for the post.
æããã§ã
ãŽããã§ã
æ―ãã§ã
æĒãã§ã
Intransitive
Ichidan verb
Freq #36220
1
to surpass; to outdo; to excel; to be far better; to stand out; to be outstanding; to be preeminent
Examples
å―žåĨģãäŧãŪäššãããæããåšãĶããããĻãį§ãŊčŠããĶããã
I admit her superiority to others.
2
to tower above (the surrounding landscape)
1
very surprising choice (for a role, promotion, etc.); unexpected appointment
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