Word details
劣勢
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 劣勢
Dictionary
Entry
1
inferiority (e.g. numerical); inferior position; disadvantage; unfavorable situation; unfavourable situation
Examples
あのダークホースは予備選挙の前は、劣勢でした。
The dark horse candidate was losing in the polls before the primary.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
劣
6 strokes
Frequency: 1620
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
inferiority
be inferior to
be worse
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
レツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おと.る
勢
13 strokes
Frequency: 260
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
forces
energy
military strength
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セイ
ゼイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いきお.い
はずみ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
せ
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