勝る
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 勝る
1
to excel; to surpass; to exceed; to have an edge; to be superior; to outrival
Examples
睡眠は薬に勝る。
Sleep is better than medicine.
2
to outweigh; to preponderate
Kanji in this Word
勝
12 strokes
Frequency: 185
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
victory
win
prevail
excel
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
か.つ
-が.ち
まさ.る
すぐ.れる
かつ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
かち
と
よし
優
17 strokes
Frequency: 334
JLPT N2
Grade 6
Meanings
tenderness
excel
surpass
actor
superiority
gentleness
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ユウ
ウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
やさ.しい
すぐ.れる
まさ.る
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ゆ
よし
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