秀でる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 秀でる
1
to excel; to surpass; to be superior; to be better (than others at something)
Examples
その選手はあらゆるスポーツに秀でていた。
The athlete excelled in all kinds of sports.
2
to be conspicuous (esp. forehead and eyebrows); to be prominent; to stand out
Kanji in this Word
秀
7 strokes
Frequency: 848
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
excel
excellence
beauty
surpass
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シュウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひい.でる
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
しゅ
しょう
ひで
ひでし
ほ
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