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'ru' godan verb, intransitive verb
1. to excel; to surpass; to exceed; to have an edge; to be superior; to outrival2. to outweigh; to preponderate
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expression, 'ru' godan verb
the pen is mightier than the sword (see also: ペンは剣よりも強し; proverb)(click the word for examples and links)
expression, 'ru' godan verb
it is better to be infamous than unknown (proverb)(click the word for examples and links)
Most common form: 優るとも劣らぬ
noun
not at all inferior to; rival or surpass; compare favorably (with)(click the word to view an additional 1 form, examples and links)
Most common form: 優るとも劣らない
expression, 'i' adjective
not at all inferior to; rival or surpass; compare favorably (with)(click the word to view an additional 1 form, examples and links)
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