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10 word matches found for '劣' using reading 'おと'
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'ru' godan verb, intransitive verb
to be inferior to; to be less good at; to fall behind
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unfavourable comparison; unfavorable comparison
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just like; the same as; no different than
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with the best of them; as the next fellow
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expression, 'i' adjective
not at all inferior to; rival or surpass; compare favorably (with)
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Most common form: 優るとも劣らぬ
noun
not at all inferior to; rival or surpass; compare favorably (with)
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to compare unfavorably (unfavourably, poorly) with; to be not so good as
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equally (talented, etc.); evenly; neck and neck; nip and tuck
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noun
the disappointment that comes from a haircut that makes your hair look worse
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