Japanese

れる

すぐれる
Meaning: to excel; to surpass; to be excellent
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 優れる 優れない
Polite 優れます 優れません
Past 優れた 優れなかった
Polite + Past 優れました 優れませんでした
Te-form 優れて 優れなくて
Potential 優れられる 優れられない
Passive 優れられる 優れられない
Causative 優れさせる 優れさせない
Imperative 優れろ 優れるな

Handwriting

優
れ
る

Example sentences

He excels in linguistic talent.
彼は能力だけでなく、優れた人格も備えている。
He has not only ability but also an excellent personality.
彼は優れた指導力とカリスマ性を有している。
He possesses excellent leadership and charisma.
彼は優れた指導者として、チームを優勝に導いた。
As an excellent leader, he led the team to victory.
彼は経営者として優れた手腕を発揮している。
He is demonstrating excellent ability as a manager.
性能の面では、新しいモデルの方が断然優れている。
In terms of performance, the new model is far superior.
この温泉は、肩こりや疲労回復に優れた効能がある。
This hot spring has excellent efficacy for stiff shoulders and recovery from fatigue.
この製品は耐久性に優れている
This product has excellent durability.
この学校は優れた技術者を養成している
This school trains excellent engineers.
彼は優れた医術を駆使して、多くの患者を救った。
He saved many patients by making full use of his superior medical skills.

Usage Notes

Often used to describe people who are outstanding in a particular field or skill.

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