Vocabulary

What does 勝る (まさる, masaru) mean?

勝る (まさる, masaru) means to surpass, be superior to.

Quick facts
Readingまさる
Romajimasaru
Part of speechgodan verb, intransitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
まさる
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonmasaru

to surpass, be superior to

  1. 1godan verb · intransitive to excel; to surpass; to exceed
  2. 2godan verb · intransitive to outweigh; to preponderate

Example sentences

  • In terms of quality, his work is superior.

  • I think there is no teacher better than experience.

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