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劣等感

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 劣等感

っとうかん
Noun
Freq #17456
1

inferiority complex; sense of inferiority

Examples
あなたはだれにも劣等感を感じる理由はない。
There is no reason for you to feel inferior to anyone.

Kanji in this Word

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
12 strokes
Frequency: 798
JLPT N2
Grade 3

Meanings

etc.
and so forth
class (first)
quality
equal
similar

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
トウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひと.しい
など
-ら
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
13 strokes
Frequency: 233
JLPT N2
Grade 3

Meanings

emotion
feeling
sensation

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カン
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