Word details

劣勢

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 劣勢.

Dictionary

Entry

劣勢っせいNoun~な Adj.~の Adj.Freq #15110
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

inferiority, be inferior to, be worse

6 strokesFrequency 1,620JLPT N1Grade 8

On

レツ

Kun

おと.る

forces, energy, military strength

13 strokesFrequency 260JLPT N2Grade 5

On

セイゼイ

Kun

いきお.いはずみ

Nanori

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