Word details
負けず劣らず
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 負けず劣らず
Dictionary
Entry
1
Adverb (fukushi)
equally (well); as ... as; no less ... than ...; neck and neck; nip and tuck
2
Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
evenly matched; well-matched
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
負
9 strokes
Frequency: 443
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
defeat
negative
-
minus
bear
owe
assume a responsibility
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
フ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ま.ける
ま.かす
お.う
劣
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
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