Word
勝る
まさる
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CommonJLPT N1
Meanings
- Godan verb · Intransitive
to excel; to surpass; to exceed; to have an edge; to be superior; to outrival
- Godan verb · Intransitive
to outweigh; to preponderate
In Spanish
sobresalir; sobrepasar; aventajar
- Other forms
- 優る
Kanji in this word
Example sentences
よき言葉より、よき行いの方が勝る。
Well done is better than well said.
Bien hecho es mejor que bien dicho.
Tatoeba #77844(opens in a new tab)睡眠は薬に勝る。
Sleep is better than medicine.
Tatoeba #143609(opens in a new tab)