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
endure, keep (rain)out, stave off, tide over, defy, slight, surpass
10 strokesFrequency 2,423JLPT N1Grade 9
On
リョウ
Kun
しの.ぐ
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