Word details

勝る

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

Dictionary

Entry

勝る優るIntransitiveGodan verbFreq #7152
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

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

victory, win, prevail, excel

12 strokesFrequency 185JLPT N2Grade 3

On

ショウ

Kun

か.つ-が.ちまさ.るすぐ.れるかつ

Nanori

かちよし

tenderness, excel, surpass, actor, superiority, gentleness

17 strokesFrequency 334JLPT N2Grade 6

On

ユウ

Kun

やさ.しいすぐ.れるまさ.る

Nanori

よし

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