Word details
凌ぐ
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 凌ぐ
Dictionary
Entry
1
to endure; to keep out (e.g. rain); to stave off (e.g. starvation)
Examples
この新車は他車をしのぐだろう。
This new car will put other cars to shame.
この金で何とか１ヶ月はしのげる。
The money will carry us for about a month.
2
to pull through; to get over; to survive
3
to surpass; to outdo; to excel; to eclipse; to defy; to slight
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
凌
10 strokes
Frequency: 2423
JLPT N1
Grade 9
Meanings
endure
keep (rain)out
stave off
tide over
defy
slight
surpass
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
リョウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
しの.ぐ
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